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Pipelayers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$48,720
- Spartanburg$47,070
- Columbia$45,970
- Hilton Head Island$45,860
- Myrtle Beach$43,100
- Florence$39,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $48,720 | $48,250 | $43,070 | $40,412 | 101 |
| Spartanburg | $47,070 | $47,000 | $42,670 | $39,196 | 91 |
| Columbia | $45,970 | $44,190 | $38,920 | $38,385 | 94 |
| Hilton Head Island | $45,860 | $44,170 | $41,120 | $38,304 | 98 |
| Myrtle Beach | $43,100 | $42,950 | $38,960 | $36,235 | 94 |
| Florence | $39,230 | $37,650 | $37,650 | $33,219 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2151.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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