Carpenter Salary in South Carolina
Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials, from framing houses to finish carpentry.
South Carolina Carpenter Wages at a Glance
South Carolina carpenters earn a statewide median of $50,670 per year ($24.36 per hour), up 14.7% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $36,010 at the 10th percentile to $79,040 at the 90th.
South Carolina employs approximately 6,950 carpenters statewide, down 21.4% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $51,750 | $24.88/hr | 300 | up 49.0% |
| Charleston | $50,380 | $24.22/hr | 1,240 | up 1.1% |
| Greenville | $50,090 | $24.08/hr | 1,340 | up 18.6% |
| Columbia | $48,070 | $23.11/hr | 880 | up 15.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.