salary$50,380 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,730per year
Jobs in the area1,240people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 50.4% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $50,380 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,750 and $78,730.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 50.4% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.