BLS wage data says plumbers in South Carolina earn $28.37/hr. That's 11.9% below the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$28.37
Customer Rate
$72–$98/hr
Markup Factor
3.0x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
South Carolina
National Avg
South Carolina labor costs sit below the national average. You can price competitively and still maintain solid margins. Just don't race to the bottom.
| Service | South Carolina Price Range |
|---|---|
| Drain unclogging (snake) | $132–$264 |
| Toilet repair or replacement | $176–$440 |
| Faucet replacement | $132–$308 |
| Garbage disposal install | $176–$396 |
| Water heater install (tank) | $705–$1762 |
| Tankless water heater install | $1321–$3083 |
| Pipe repair or replacement | $264–$1321 |
| Sewer line repair | $1321–$4405 |
| Bathroom rough-in (new) | $1762–$4405 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using South Carolina BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for South Carolina (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for South Carolina (SC). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, plumbers in South Carolina typically charge between $72 and $98 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Plumbing labor costs in South Carolina are 11.9% below the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in South Carolina is $28.37, compared to $32.20 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($28.37/hr in South Carolina), apply a 3.0x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $72–$98/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within South Carolina can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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