Carpenters Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $48,730 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $78,260
Employed locally 400
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $78,260

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% 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 Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,690
    Electricians $63,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,700
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Spartanburg, SC is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.73 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Spartanburg, SC is 17.8% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.