Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $46,890 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $56,870
Employed locally 460
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $46,890
    75th
    $49,870
    90th
    $56,870

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 57% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Wisconsin $50,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,310
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,300

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Charleston, SC is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Charleston, SC is 3.6% below the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Charleston?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.