Elevator mechanic salary in South Carolina
Median $43.68 an hour for 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in South Carolina: the full range
South Carolina ranks 29th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 29th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $46.62). 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $29.06 – $36.45 | $60,450 – $75,810 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $36.45 – $51.42 | $75,810 – $106,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $51.42 – $60.22 | $106,950 – $125,260 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in South Carolina
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $28.11 | $44.89 | $59.55 | 70 | 3% above |
| Columbia | $28.92 | $38.86 | $60.00 | 60 | 11% below |
Elevator mechanic wages in South Carolina over time
Table
| Year | South Carolina $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.80 | $24.74 | $22.38 | 290 |
| 2000 | $16.01 | $29.93 | $22.78 | 280 |
| 2001 | $16.82 | $30.58 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $17.24 | $30.85 | $25.99 | 180 |
| 2003 | $21.75 | $38.06 | $26.90 | 140 |
| 2004 | $21.67 | $36.93 | $28.23 | 110 |
| 2005 | $23.49 | $38.72 | $28.46 | — |
| 2006 | $22.69 | $36.23 | $30.59 | 310 |
| 2007 | $26.89 | $41.75 | $32.69 | 330 |
| 2008 | $29.61 | $44.28 | $33.35 | 180 |
| 2009 | $34.45 | $51.70 | $33.20 | 310 |
| 2010 | $33.71 | $49.77 | $34.09 | 320 |
| 2011 | $35.01 | $50.11 | $36.09 | 320 |
| 2012 | $21.15 | $29.66 | $36.85 | 320 |
| 2013 | $17.55 | $24.25 | $37.81 | 290 |
| 2014 | $18.58 | $25.27 | $37.80 | 420 |
| 2015 | $31.97 | $43.43 | $38.88 | — |
| 2016 | $32.89 | $44.12 | $37.93 | 260 |
| 2017 | $25.14 | $33.02 | $38.21 | 250 |
| 2018 | $30.63 | $39.27 | $38.36 | 390 |
| 2019 | $32.44 | $40.85 | $40.86 | 580 |
| 2020 | $32.82 | $40.83 | $42.57 | 510 |
| 2021 | $29.84 | $35.45 | $47.05 | 220 |
| 2022 | $34.74 | $38.22 | $47.60 | 400 |
| 2023 | $37.53 | $39.65 | $49.24 | 250 |
| 2024 | $34.30 | $35.20 | $51.24 | 330 |
| 2025 | $43.68 | $43.68 | $52.84 | 540 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in South Carolina changed by +0.6% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in South Carolina
On federally funded construction in South Carolina, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 6 of the 9 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $90.52 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $94.29). 3 of the 9 counties still use a survey rate dated 2008 or earlier (for example Aiken County at $94.29). The market median for the state is $43.68.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken | Survey SUSC2011-002 2008-10-01 | $53.40 | $40.89 | $94.29 | SC20260002 |
| Allendale | Survey SUSC2011-002 2008-10-01 | $53.40 | $40.89 | $94.29 | SC20260002 |
| Barnwell | Survey SUSC2011-002 2008-10-01 | $53.40 | $40.89 | $94.29 | SC20260002 |
| Beaufort | Union ELEV0032-002 2025-01-01 | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | SC20260008 |
| Georgetown | Union ELEV0032-003 2025-01-01 | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | SC20260020 |
| Hampton | Union ELEV0032-002 2025-01-01 | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | SC20260013 |
| Jasper | Union ELEV0032-003 2025-01-01 | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | SC20260020 |
| Williamsburg | Union ELEV0032-003 2025-01-01 | $52.08 | $38.44 | $90.52 | SC20260020 |
| Colleton | Union ELEV0135-001 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | SC20260011 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the South Carolina prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in South Carolina?
The median elevator mechanic in South Carolina earned $43.68 an hour ($90,860 a year) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $36.45–$51.42; the top 10% earn more than $60.22.
Where does South Carolina rank for elevator mechanic pay?
South Carolina ranks 29th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $43.68 an hour, and 29th after adjusting for South Carolina's cost of living (BEA price parity 93.7, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in South Carolina?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 6 counties, with a typical package of $90.52 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in South Carolina?
BLS counted 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in South Carolina in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.54; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina and metro areas, SOC 47-4021.
- 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.