SOC 51-7011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters — South Carolina
South Carolina · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $47,680 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $47,680 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,030 and $51,540. The lowest tenth earn under $34,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,350.
The area has 710 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. South Carolina ranks number 22nd out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hilton Head Island records the highest median at $51,870. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $38,030 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,680 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $51,540 | +10.4% |
| 90th | $61,350 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $47,310 | +1.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $51,870 | 30 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $49,160 | 70 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $48,380 | 160 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $46,710 | 180 | |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | $46,410 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $47,680 goes as far as $50,886 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,886US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,680 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $61,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $51,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $47,680, or $22.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,680, so pay in South Carolina is 2.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $61,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hilton Head Island, at $51,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 710 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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