Carpenters Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $47,880 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $32,310
90th percentile $70,190
Employed locally 1,150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,310
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $70,190

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Carpenters salary is 31% 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 Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,950
    Electricians $61,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Greenville, SC is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.59 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Greenville, SC is 19.3% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,310 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.