Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #43 of 51 · SC
15.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,410 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $49,560
Employment 85,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,990P25 $41,580 Median $49,560P75 $63,030P90 $80,390
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in South Carolina earn between $35,990 and $80,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in South Carolina is $55,410, about 15.2% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $51,290 | $57,000 | 15,430 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $50,140 | $55,920 | 3,750 |
| Columbia, SC | $49,660 | $55,130 | 12,590 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $49,470 | $55,650 | 5,350 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $49,370 | $55,780 | 15,650 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $48,200 | $52,150 | 2,510 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $48,080 | $53,670 | 1,640 |
| Florence, SC | $47,640 | $52,540 | 2,560 |
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