How much does a construction laborer make in South Carolina?
$42,940a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in South Carolina. That is $20.64 an hour or $3,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.64
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,940Highest 10%: $63,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| 75th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 90th | $63,370 | $30.47 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $45,850 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $45,750 |
| Florence, SC | $45,230 |
| Greenville, SC | $44,380 |
| Charleston, SC | $43,630 |
| Columbia, SC | $42,630 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $42,210 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,730 |
| Sumter, SC | $38,650 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 39. North Carolina | $44,720 |
| 40. Florida | $44,030 |
| 41. Virginia | $43,560 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,940 |
| 43. West Virginia | $42,670 |
| 44. Texas | $40,620 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.64 ($42,940 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $42,940 against $47,120 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for construction laborer pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays construction laborers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $45,850 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.