Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in South Carolina
Construction and Building Inspectors in South Carolina earn a median of $58,840 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,140; the top 10% earn over $84,860. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$61,890 median in South Carolina
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$104,120 median in South Carolina
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,710 median in South Carolina
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,460 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,490 median in South Carolina
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,460 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in South Carolina
How much do construction and building inspectors make in South Carolina?
The median is $58,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,140 and the top 10% earn over $84,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.