Construction and Building Inspectors pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $28.29 an hour ($58,840 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). South Carolina ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.37 | $36,140 |
| 25% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.29 | $58,840 |
| 75% of workers | $35.61 | $74,060 |
| 90% of workers | $40.80 | $84,860 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $63,340 | 90 |
| Columbia | $62,410 | 450 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $60,140 | 460 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $59,600 | 170 |
| Florence | $57,590 | 60 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $56,160 | 120 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $45,700 | 600 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,880 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,350 |
| Electricians | $58,740 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,600 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $53,940 |
| Construction Managers | $108,110 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,460 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $53,710 |
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