Plumber Salary in South Carolina
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
South Carolina Plumber Wages at a Glance
South Carolina plumbers earn a statewide median of $54,840 per year ($26.37 per hour), up 18.6% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $35,460 at the 10th percentile to $77,660 at the 90th.
South Carolina employs approximately 5,480 plumbers statewide, down 1.1% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $57,700 | $27.74/hr | 350 | up 11.9% |
| Charleston | $56,520 | $27.17/hr | 910 | up 16.6% |
| Greenville | $55,810 | $26.83/hr | 910 | up 16.7% |
| Columbia | $49,880 | $23.98/hr | 870 | up 20.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
South Carolina Plumber Apprenticeships
Most plumbers enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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