Construction and Building Inspectors pay in South Carolina
Construction and Building Inspectors in South Carolina earn an average of $60,040 a year. That is $17,690 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $77,730. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $73,100.
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
Average pay for construction and building inspectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,730 | $37.37 |
| South Carolina | $60,040 | $28.87 |
| Georgia | $70,960 | $34.12 |
| North Carolina | $69,070 | $33.21 |
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Questions and answers
How much do construction and building inspectors make in South Carolina?
The average is $60,040 a year, and the median is $58,840. That is $17,690 (23%) less than the U.S. average of $77,730.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$28.87 an hour on average; the median is $28.29.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($73,100), followed by Spartanburg, SC ($69,970). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($52,560).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #49 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.