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Roofer salary in South Carolina
The middle half of roofers in South Carolina earned $18.26 to $25.37 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $29.74 or more.1 The median is 17% below the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.32
- 25th
- $18.26
- Median
- $22.00
- 75th
- $25.37
- 90th
- $29.74
- 10th
- $36,030
- 25th
- $37,990
- Median
- $45,760
- 75th
- $52,760
- 90th
- $61,860
Which South Carolina cities pay roofers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $23.09 an hour; Spartanburg has the lowest, $20.70.1
- Charleston–North Charleston$23.09
- Hilton Head Island–Bluffton$22.48
- Myrtle Beach–Conway$22.40
- Greenville–Anderson$22.37
- Columbia$21.47
- Spartanburg$20.70
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in South Carolina?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $61,860 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in South Carolina?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in South Carolina earned $17.32 an hour or less ($36,030 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $18.26 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in South Carolina?
Projections Central expects South Carolina to go from 1,520 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,610 in 2034, a change of 6.2%, with about 120 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1,520 | 1,610 | 6.2% | 120 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in South Carolina?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in South Carolina. General contractors have the highest median, $36.23 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.23 | $75,350 | 13,150 |
| Electricians | $28.24 | $58,740 | 8,010 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.22 | $56,610 | 6,920 |
| Plumbers | $25.93 | $53,940 | 5,770 |
| Roofers | $22.00 | $45,760 | 850 |
Where to train in South Carolina
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, South Carolina, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)