Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in South Carolina
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in South Carolina earn an average of $55,890 a year. That is $16,280 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $72,170. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $58,210.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,170 | $34.70 |
| South Carolina | $55,890 | $26.87 |
| Georgia | $58,220 | $27.99 |
| North Carolina | $56,720 | $27.27 |
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Questions and answers
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in South Carolina?
The average is $55,890 a year, and the median is $53,940. That is $16,280 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $72,170.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$26.87 an hour on average; the median is $25.93.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($58,210), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($58,140). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Sumter, SC ($52,620).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #49 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.