How much does an inspector make in South Carolina?
$46,890a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in South Carolina. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.54
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $46,890Highest 10%: $70,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 75th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $70,430 | $33.86 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $50,470 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,960 |
| Sumter, SC | $49,250 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $49,160 |
| Columbia, SC | $48,310 |
| Charlotte, NC | $47,670 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,470 |
| Florence, SC | $47,280 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $42,640 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $42,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 37. Ohio | $47,360 |
| 38. South Dakota | $47,240 |
| 39. West Virginia | $47,010 |
| 40. South Carolina | $46,890 |
| 41. North Carolina | $46,430 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,280 |
| 43. Texas | $46,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $22.54 ($46,890 a year).
Do inspectors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $46,890 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for inspector pay?
South Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays inspectors the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $50,470 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.