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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Charleston?

$48,950a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,079 a month.

Hourly
$23.53
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
189 of 351
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $48,950Highest 10%: $60,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,420$17.51
25th$44,710$21.50
Median$48,950$23.53
75th$54,810$26.35
90th$60,270$28.98

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Hilton Head Island, SC$50,700
Charlotte, NC$49,470
Florence, SC$48,130
Greenville, SC$47,330
Myrtle Beach, SC$47,330
Spartanburg, SC$45,530
Augusta, GA$44,710
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in South Carolina Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,470
Construction and Building Inspector$60,140
Sheet Metal Worker$59,650
Electrician$59,010
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,780
Plumber$57,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,560
Floor Layer$52,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,640
Carpenter$50,380
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $23.53 ($48,950 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $48,950 against $50,260 nationally, 3% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $48,130, so Charleston pays 2% more.

Where does Charleston rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

189 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,270 or more.

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.