Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $18.50 an hour ($38,480 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,630). South Carolina ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.50 | $28,080 |
| 25% of workers | $16.28 | $33,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| 75% of workers | $22.60 | $47,000 |
| 90% of workers | $25.73 | $53,510 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $45,110 | 290 |
| Columbia | $39,170 | 350 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $38,670 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $38,030 | 340 |
| Florence | $37,840 | 60 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $37,130 | 340 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $37,100 | 170 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Electricians | $39,460 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $36,610 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $39,450 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,910 |
| Millwrights | $61,700 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,880 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $62,330 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $56,610 |
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