Construction Laborers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for construction laborers is $20.65 an hour ($42,940 a year). About 19,620 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $17.64 | $36,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.65 | $42,940 |
| 75% of workers | $23.62 | $49,120 |
| 90% of workers | $30.47 | $63,370 |
Construction Laborers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $45,750 | 910 |
| Florence | $45,230 | 650 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $44,380 | 3,250 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $43,630 | 3,710 |
| Columbia | $42,630 | 2,610 |
| Spartanburg | $42,210 | 1,310 |
| Sumter | $38,650 | 390 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $38,210 | 1,440 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,940 |
| Carpenters | $50,670 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $49,360 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,910 |
| Pipelayers | $45,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $50,750 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $46,950 |
| Electricians | $58,740 |
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