Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $19.64 an hour ($40,840 a year). About 2,080 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($49,400). South Carolina ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.10 | $27,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.64 | $40,840 |
| 75% of workers | $23.34 | $48,550 |
| 90% of workers | $27.65 | $57,520 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $47,510 | 410 |
| Columbia | $46,740 | 220 |
| Spartanburg | $40,100 | 120 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $38,660 | 410 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $38,560 | 170 |
| Florence | $38,400 | 80 |
| Sumter | $38,400 | 90 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $36,040 | 280 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for painters, construction and maintenance
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,220 |
| Roofers | $45,760 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $47,020 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,110 |
| Construction Laborers | $42,940 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,940 |
| Electricians | $58,740 |
| Carpenters | $50,670 |
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