Craft Artists in South Carolina make a median of $31,510 a year, or about $15.15 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $43K 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 Craft Artists salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $23,790, 25th percentile $29,780, median $31,510, 75th percentile $40,010, 90th percentile $43,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level craft artists (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
How much do craft artists make in South Carolina?▼
The median is $31,510 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,790, and experienced craft artists can clear $43,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,246/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 56.2% 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 craft artists 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 craft artists salary is worth about $33,820 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do craft artists 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.
