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How much does a paving make in Charleston?

$39,130a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $18.81 an hour or $3,261 a month.

Hourly
$18.81
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
146 of 156
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,130Median: $39,130Highest 10%: $57,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,130$18.81
25th$39,130$18.81
Median$39,130$18.81
75th$51,200$24.62
90th$57,680$27.73

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Charlotte, NC$48,190
Myrtle Beach, SC$47,040
Greenville, SC$46,260
Columbia, SC$45,960
Paving salary in South Carolina Paving 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 paving make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $18.81 ($39,130 a year).

Do pavings make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $39,130 against $53,340 nationally, 27% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,950, so Charleston pays 17% less.

Where does Charleston rank for paving pay?

146 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,680 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.