Surveyors pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for surveyors is $30.43 an hour ($63,300 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). South Carolina ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.49 | $44,710 |
| 25% of workers | $24.33 | $50,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.43 | $63,300 |
| 75% of workers | $40.10 | $83,410 |
| 90% of workers | $48.25 | $100,360 |
Surveyors pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $68,510 | 60 |
| Columbia | $66,580 | 170 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $65,000 | 60 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $63,680 | 220 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $59,740 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $58,250 | 170 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surveyors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $101,550 |
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