SOC 51-6051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sewers, Hand — South Carolina
South Carolina
In South Carolina the median wage for Sewers, Hand is $39,690 a year, which is 8.8% higher than the national figure of $36,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Carolina the median wage for Sewers, Hand is $39,690 a year, which is 8.8% higher than the national figure of $36,480. Half of workers earn between $39,580 and $41,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,380 and the ninetieth at $42,200.
Among the 17 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 5th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 565th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,380 | −30.4% |
| 25th | $39,580 | +8.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,690 | +8.8% |
| 75th | $41,600 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $42,200 | +15.7% |
| Mean | $38,390 | +5.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $39,690 goes as far as $42,359 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,359US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,690 a year, 8.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,380 to $42,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 5th of 17 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sewers, Hand in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $39,690, or $19.08 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 $36,480, so pay in South Carolina is 8.8% higher. 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 $42,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,380 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.
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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