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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in South Carolina

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in South Carolina earn a median of $40,840 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$40,840
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($49,400)
Rank among states
50 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,080

Pay range in South Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,240; the top 10% earn over $57,520. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in South Carolina

How much do painters (construction and maintenance) make in South Carolina?

The median is $40,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,240 and the top 10% earn over $57,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Carolina a good state for painters (construction and maintenance)?

On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $49,400). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses