Carpenters Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $50,620 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $69,260
Employed locally 1,460
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $59,620
    90th
    $69,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 62% Median Carpenters salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,690
    Wisconsin $60,390
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $58,280
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,500

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Charleston, SC is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Charleston, SC is 14.7% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Charleston?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.