How much does a construction and building inspector make in South Carolina?
$58,840a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in South Carolina. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $58,840Highest 10%: $84,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $58,840 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $74,060 | $35.61 | |
| 90th | $84,860 | $40.80 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $75,570 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $63,340 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,410 |
| Charleston, SC | $60,140 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $59,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $58,890 |
| Florence, SC | $57,590 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $56,160 |
| Greenville, SC | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 46. Kentucky | $60,200 |
| 47. Tennessee | $59,870 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $59,280 |
| 49. South Carolina | $58,840 |
| 50. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 51. Mississippi | $50,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $28.29 ($58,840 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,840 against $74,690 nationally, 21% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for construction and building inspector pay?
South Carolina ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $75,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.