SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — South Carolina
South Carolina · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in South Carolina is $58,840 per year, 21.2% below the national median of $74,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in South Carolina is $58,840 per year, 21.2% below the national median of $74,690. Half of workers earn between $45,370 and $74,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,140 and the ninetieth at $84,860.
The area has 2,500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. South Carolina ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Spartanburg records the highest median at $63,340. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 325th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $45,370 | −39.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,840 | −21.2% |
| 75th | $74,060 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $84,860 | +13.6% |
| Mean | $60,040 | −19.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $63,340 | 90 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $62,410 | 450 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $60,140 | 460 | |
| 4 | Myrtle Beach | $59,600 | 170 | |
| 5 | Florence | $57,590 | 60 | |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island | $56,160 | 120 | |
| 7 | Greenville | $45,700 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $58,840 goes as far as $62,796 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,796US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,840 a year, 21.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,140 to $84,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $63,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $58,840, or $28.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,690, so pay in South Carolina is 21.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $84,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spartanburg, at $63,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,500 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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