How much does a surveyor make in South Carolina?
$63,300a year
Median yearly pay for surveyors in South Carolina. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,710Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| Median | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $83,410 | $40.10 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $76,710 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $68,510 |
| Columbia, SC | $66,580 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $65,000 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,680 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $59,740 |
| Greenville, SC | $58,250 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surveyors.
| 38. Florida | $65,480 |
| 39. New Hampshire | $65,130 |
| 40. Maryland | $64,910 |
| 41. South Carolina | $63,300 |
| 42. Louisiana | $63,140 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $62,670 |
| 44. Missouri | $62,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).
Do surveyors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,300 against $75,440 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for surveyor pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays surveyors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $76,710 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.