Construction-trade hourly wages in Charleston, SC (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Charleston, SC median household income: $85,165 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $28.37 | $28.54 |
| Plumbers | $27.58 | $27.99 |
| Carpenters | $24.22 | $26.32 |
| Painters | $22.84 | $22.97 |
| Roofers | $23.09 | $27.50 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.08 | $28.11 |
| Masons | $23.41 | $25.28 |
| Concrete Contractors | $25.27 | $27.40 |
| Drywall Contractors | $18.59 | $22.04 |
| Flooring Installers | $25.00 | $25.73 |
| Landscapers | $18.13 | $18.98 |
| Tree Service Pros | $21.03 | $22.29 |
| Construction Laborers | $20.98 | $22.24 |
| Construction Supervisors | $37.24 | $38.58 |
| Construction Managers | $51.73 | $59.48 |
Stop pricing from memory
The Contractor Authority System™ turns this into a repeatable process — burdened labor & overhead, change-order protection, and client-ready proposals. One-time $97.