DOL Median (South Carolina)
$31,200
vs National
-38.4%
National: $50,648BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,739
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$31,200
-38.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,648
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Carpenters in South Carolina earns $31,200 in nominal terms, which is 38.4% below the national average of $50,648. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,739 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION STAFFING | $31,200 | 3 |
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How much does a Carpenters make in South Carolina?
The median Carpenters salary in South Carolina is $31,200 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Carpenters?
A Carpenters in South Carolina earns 38.4% less than the national median of $50,648, or $32,739 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.