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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Columbia?

$46,870a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,906 a month.

Hourly
$22.53
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
249 of 393
Jobs in the area
4,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,300Median: $46,870Highest 10%: $69,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,300$16.01
25th$39,100$18.80
Median$46,870$22.53
75th$59,130$28.43
90th$69,470$33.40

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Spartanburg, SC$53,110
Charlotte, NC$51,000
Greenville, SC$49,500
Charleston, SC$48,540
Sumter, SC$47,340
Hilton Head Island, SC$46,170
Augusta, GA$46,130
Florence, SC$44,750
Myrtle Beach, SC$38,770
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in South Carolina Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,740
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$75,710
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$74,190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$74,040
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$73,110
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$68,100
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$67,630
Maintenance Worker$64,910
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,680
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,320
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.53 ($46,870 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $46,870 against $49,590 nationally, 5% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,880, so Columbia pays 2% less.

Where does Columbia rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

249 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,470 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.