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How much does a paving make in Columbia?

$45,960a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,830 a month.

Hourly
$22.10
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
127 of 156
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,870Median: $45,960Highest 10%: $55,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,870$18.69
25th$45,290$21.77
Median$45,960$22.10
75th$48,040$23.10
90th$55,920$26.88

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Charlotte, NC$48,190
Myrtle Beach, SC$47,040
Greenville, SC$46,260
Charleston, SC$39,130
Paving salary in South Carolina Paving salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$80,830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,800
Construction and Building Inspector$62,410
Electrician$60,390
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$54,370
Plumber$52,070
Glazier$51,310
Insulation Worker$50,750
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,510
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paving make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.10 ($45,960 a year).

Do pavings make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $45,960 against $53,340 nationally, 14% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,950, so Columbia pays 2% less.

Where does Columbia rank for paving pay?

127 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,920 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.