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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in South Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in South Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,480
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.5% vs 2024
$39,970
Mean Salary
$38,480
Median Salary
$18.50
Hourly Rate
2,160 people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by percentile in South Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $38,480 per year ($3,206/month).
This is 5.2% below the national average of $40,579.
South Carolina ranks #35 out of 50 states for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay.
Approximately 2,160 people work in this occupation across South Carolina.
Salaries decreased by 1.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.07
Building and Construction
3.75
Customer and Personal Service
3.67
Public Safety and Security
3.48
English Language
3.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(31.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina range from $28,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $47,000.
Median $38,480
P10: $28,080P25: $33,850P75: $47,000P90: $53,510
10th
$28,080
25th
$33,850
Median
$38,480
75th
$47,000
90th
$53,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,080
$13.50
$2,340
25th Percentile
$33,850
$16.27
$2,820
Median (50th)
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
75th Percentile
$47,000
$22.60
$3,916
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,510
$25.73
$4,459
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,970 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
South Carolina ranks #35 of 50 states
$40,579
National avg. for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in South Carolina?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina is $38,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,970.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina?
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina range from $28,080 at the 10th percentile to $53,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $47,000.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina?
Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers positions in South Carolina typically start around $28,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $33,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,160 people are employed as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in South Carolina is approximately $18.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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