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Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Salary in South Carolina

In South Carolina, helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters earn $36,300 at the median, or about $17.45 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$36K
Median annual
$17.45/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$38K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,542/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home49.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$38,961/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,279/mo

About helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 15,660
South Carolina employed: 50
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $34,110, 25th percentile $35,260, median $36,300, 75th percentile $38,200, 90th percentile $38,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$35KMedian$36K75th$38K90th$38K
Bar chart showing Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $34,110, 25th percentile $35,260, median $36,300, 75th percentile $38,200, 90th percentile $38,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $4K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters make in South Carolina?

The median is $36,300 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,110, and experienced helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters can clear $38,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,542/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 49.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters 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 helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters salary is worth about $38,961 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters 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.

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