Carpenter Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 28 registered apprenticeship sponsors training carpenters. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
28
Union / joint programs
0
Median carpenter wage
$48,910
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.6%
1,070 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| AB Construction Group LLC | Goose Creek | Single Employer |
| Bamberg Job Corps Center | Bamberg | Single Employer |
| Carolina Dock & Marine | Johns Island | Single Employer |
| Clemson University Facilities | Clemson | Single Employer |
| Commercial Roofing, Inc. | Greenville | Single Employer |
| Founders National Golf, LLC | Myrtle Beach | Single Employer |
| Fraser Construction Commercial, LLC | Bluffton | Single Employer |
| Georgetown County Sheriff's Reentry Services | Georgetown | Single Employer |
| J Davis INC. | Westminster | Single Employer |
| Messer Construction Co | Greenville | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Carpenters Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,910
- Average annual wage: $51,780
- Carpenters employed statewide: 7,070
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +2.6%
- Average openings per year: 1,070
- Employment: 12,520 → 12,850
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.