Highway Maintenance Workers pay in South Carolina
Highway Maintenance Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $48,900 a year. That is $4,180 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $53,080. The best-paying metro area is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC at $51,760.
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,080 | $25.52 |
| South Carolina | $48,900 | $23.51 |
| North Carolina | $47,300 | $22.74 |
| Georgia | $39,710 | $19.09 |
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Questions and answers
How much do highway maintenance workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $48,900 a year, and the median is $48,130. That is $4,180 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $53,080.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$23.51 an hour on average; the median is $23.14.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($51,760), followed by Sumter, SC ($50,760). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($45,520).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #33 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.