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Finish Carpenter Salary in South Carolina

Handles interior details after framing is complete, including doors, windows, and staircases.

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How Finish Carpenter Pay in South Carolina Compares

Finish Carpenters in South Carolina earn a median $54,174 a year, 14% below the national metro median of $62,973. That ranks South Carolina #52 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $40,179 at entry level to $82,071 for the top 10%, a 2x gap. Across 5 metro areas, Spartanburg pays the most ($57,960) and Sumter the least ($51,184).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$40,179

Bottom 25%

$47,235

Median Average

$54,174

Mean (Average)

$58,238

Top 25%

$65,061

Top Earners (90th)

$82,071

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$19.32/hr

Bottom 25%

$22.71/hr

Median Hourly

$26.05/hr

Mean (Average)

$28.00/hr

Top 25%

$31.28/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$39.46/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in South Carolina

Based on local market data for Finish Carpenters.

$57,960
Median Annual
$54,958
Median Annual
$53,480
Median Annual
$53,290
Median Annual
$51,184
Median Annual

Top 5 Highest Paying Trades in South Carolina

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$55,625
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$48,370
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Finish Carpenters in South Carolina