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Carpenters in South Carolina earned a median of $50,670 a year ($24.36 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $60,580; 6,950 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $50,670 | $60,580 |
| Mean annual wage | $55,350 | $65,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.36 | $29.12 |
| 10th percentile | $36,010 | $40,410 |
| 25th percentile | $43,620 | $48,510 |
| 75th percentile | $62,610 | $76,830 |
| 90th percentile | $79,040 | $99,910 |
| Employment | 6,950 | 670,090 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.016 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.70 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.