Carpet Installers in South Carolina make a median of $33,070 a year, or about $15.9 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $28,480, 25th percentile $30,060, median $33,070, 75th percentile $47,540, 90th percentile $50,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
How much do carpet installers make in South Carolina?▼
The median is $33,070 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,480, and experienced carpet installers can clear $50,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,343/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 53.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a carpet installers salary go in South Carolina?▼
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median carpet installers salary is worth about $35,494 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do carpet installers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
