salary$48,070 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,860per year
Jobs in the area880people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 34.8% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Columbia, SC area is $48,070 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,390 and $77,860.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 34.8% 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 Columbia, SC metro area.