Construction supervisor salary in South Carolina
Median $36.23 an hour for 13,150 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction supervisor pay in South Carolina: the full range
South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states for median construction supervisor pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $38.67). 13,150 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $25.11 – $29.22 | $52,220 – $60,790 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.22 – $43.90 | $60,790 – $91,320 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $43.90 – $50.89 | $91,320 – $105,840 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction supervisor pay by metro in South Carolina
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | $25.99 | $37.64 | $57.68 | 350 | 4% above |
| Charleston | $27.29 | $37.24 | $51.42 | 2,560 | 3% above |
| Charlotte | $27.61 | $37.16 | $51.48 | 9,670 | 3% above |
| Hilton Head | $25.99 | $36.84 | $50.83 | 580 | 2% above |
| Greenville | $25.70 | $35.99 | $50.29 | 2,640 | 1% below |
| Spartanburg | $24.94 | $35.95 | $53.19 | 780 | 1% below |
| Augusta | $24.34 | $35.75 | $48.04 | 1,320 | 1% below |
| Florence | $23.83 | $35.62 | $51.54 | 300 | 2% below |
| Columbia | $24.39 | $35.00 | $48.71 | 1,930 | 3% below |
| Myrtle Beach | $23.46 | $33.76 | $48.14 | 980 | 7% below |
Construction supervisor wages in South Carolina over time
Table
| Year | South Carolina $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.76 | $34.32 | $20.71 | 9,400 |
| 2000 | $18.41 | $34.42 | $21.53 | 9,040 |
| 2001 | $19.36 | $35.19 | $22.39 | 8,880 |
| 2002 | $19.81 | $35.45 | $22.92 | 8,260 |
| 2003 | $20.05 | $35.08 | $23.43 | 8,650 |
| 2004 | $20.63 | $35.16 | $24.25 | 8,950 |
| 2005 | $20.59 | $33.94 | $24.98 | 10,630 |
| 2006 | $21.44 | $34.24 | $25.89 | 10,740 |
| 2007 | $22.45 | $34.86 | $26.90 | 11,640 |
| 2008 | $23.42 | $35.02 | $27.95 | 10,860 |
| 2009 | $23.59 | $35.40 | $28.04 | 9,010 |
| 2010 | $23.57 | $34.80 | $28.21 | 6,880 |
| 2011 | $23.61 | $33.79 | $28.44 | 6,710 |
| 2012 | $24.10 | $33.79 | $28.70 | 6,450 |
| 2013 | $24.64 | $34.05 | $29.03 | 7,380 |
| 2014 | $25.18 | $34.24 | $29.32 | 8,610 |
| 2015 | $25.90 | $35.18 | $29.84 | 8,940 |
| 2016 | $26.54 | $35.60 | $30.28 | 9,570 |
| 2017 | $27.46 | $36.07 | $30.80 | 9,800 |
| 2018 | $28.16 | $36.10 | $31.36 | 10,370 |
| 2019 | $28.90 | $36.39 | $31.83 | 11,390 |
| 2020 | $29.54 | $36.75 | $32.61 | 11,540 |
| 2021 | $29.50 | $35.05 | $34.62 | 10,260 |
| 2022 | $29.53 | $32.49 | $35.62 | 10,120 |
| 2023 | $30.46 | $32.18 | $36.90 | 10,320 |
| 2024 | $35.69 | $36.63 | $37.83 | 12,600 |
| 2025 | $36.23 | $36.23 | $38.42 | 13,150 |
In today's dollars, the median construction supervisor wage in South Carolina changed by +3.0% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in South Carolina?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction supervisors), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 18,515 | $92,903 | $1,787 |
| Aiken County | 6,287 | $92,661 | $1,782 |
| Charleston County | 16,662 | $89,134 | $1,714 |
| Berkeley County | 5,012 | $86,562 | $1,665 |
| Richland County | 7,366 | $82,408 | $1,585 |
| Cherokee County | 900 | $77,876 | $1,498 |
| Chester County | 771 | $77,840 | $1,497 |
| York County | 4,676 | $77,447 | $1,489 |
| Spartanburg County | 7,537 | $75,374 | $1,449 |
| Jasper County | 1,498 | $74,970 | $1,442 |
| Beaufort County | 4,958 | $74,647 | $1,436 |
| Fairfield County | 197 | $71,625 | $1,377 |
| Edgefield County | 406 | $69,927 | $1,345 |
| Dorchester County | 2,439 | $69,770 | $1,342 |
| Barnwell County | 111 | $67,061 | $1,290 |
| Newberry County | 869 | $66,584 | $1,280 |
| Horry County | 9,604 | $66,202 | $1,273 |
| Calhoun County | 470 | $65,162 | $1,253 |
| Oconee County | 1,596 | $64,864 | $1,247 |
| Georgetown County | 1,402 | $64,677 | $1,244 |
| Laurens County | 633 | $64,041 | $1,232 |
| Kershaw County | 1,052 | $58,172 | $1,119 |
| Colleton County | 392 | $57,940 | $1,114 |
| Clarendon County | 168 | $54,746 | $1,053 |
| McCormick County | 126 | $51,125 | $983 |
| Saluda County | 139 | $46,933 | $903 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction supervisors make in South Carolina?
The median construction supervisor in South Carolina earned $36.23 an hour ($75,350 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $38.42. The middle half earn $29.22–$43.90; the top 10% earn more than $50.89.
Where does South Carolina rank for construction supervisor pay?
South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states for construction supervisor pay, with a median of $36.23 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for South Carolina's cost of living (BEA price parity 93.7, US = 100).
What is the union construction supervisor rate in South Carolina?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction supervisor classification for most South Carolina counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction supervisors work in South Carolina?
BLS counted 13,150 first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in South Carolina in May 2025, 5.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.09; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina and metro areas, SOC 47-1011.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.