Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in South Carolina
In South Carolina, elevator and escalator installers and repairers earn $71,350 at the median — $34.3 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $71K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level elevator and escalator installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary by metro in South Carolina
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $82K | +15% | 30 |
| Columbia | $77K | +7% | 40 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $76K | +7% | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $64K | -11% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make in South Carolina?
The median is $71,350 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,020, and experienced elevator and escalator installers and repairers can clear $106,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,637/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 27.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elevator and escalator installers and repairers salary go in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elevator and escalator installers and repairers salary is worth about $76,580 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elevator and escalator installers and repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.