How much does a maintenance worker make in South Carolina?
$64,910a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in South Carolina. That is $31.21 an hour or $5,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.21
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,760Median: $64,910Highest 10%: $79,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $53,030 | $25.50 | |
| Median | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| 75th | $76,320 | $36.69 | |
| 90th | $79,060 | $38.01 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $75,190 |
| Greenville, SC | $67,490 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $65,740 |
| Columbia, SC | $64,910 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,580 |
| Florence, SC | $56,530 |
| Augusta, GA | $56,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 6. California | $67,840 |
| 7. New York | $67,610 |
| 8. Virginia | $65,500 |
| 9. South Carolina | $64,910 |
| 10. Tennessee | $64,790 |
| 11. Iowa | $64,760 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $64,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $31.21 ($64,910 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $64,910 against $60,850 nationally, 7% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for maintenance worker pay?
South Carolina ranks 9 of 46 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays maintenance workers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $75,190 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.