WAGE DATA · SOC 47-2011

BOILERMAKER PAY
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

South Carolina boilermakers earn a median of $59.81/hr (BLS 2024). workers employed statewide. Compare market wages, federal prevailing rates, and per-diem baselines below.

// BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS · STATEWIDEOEWS · MAY 2024
HOURLY MEDIAN
$59.81/hr
MEAN HOURLY
$53.50/hr
ANNUAL MEDIAN
$124K
10th · $31.24MEDIAN · $59.8190th · $61.66
// DAVIS-BACON · FEDERAL PREVAILING WAGEDATA SOON

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for boilermakers in South Carolina will be imported from SAM.gov in our next data refresh. These are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — crucial for comparing offers against the federal floor.

// GSA PER DIEMDATA SOON

GSA per-diem rates for South Carolina will be available in the next data refresh.

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FAQ

How much does a boilermaker earn in South Carolina?+
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024), boilermakers in South Carolina earn a median of $59.81/hr. That's roughly $124K/year for a full-time schedule at straight time.
What's the top pay for boilermakers in South Carolina?+
The top 10% of boilermakers in South Carolina earn more than $61.66/hr (BLS 2024). That represents experienced workers, supervisors, or those on high-per-diem travel contracts.
Do boilermakers in South Carolina get per diem?+
Per diem is standard on travel contracts. The federal GSA baseline for South Carolina is typically $150-$260/day depending on the city. Contractors may set their per diem higher or lower — if it's below the GSA floor, you're subsidizing the contractor's housing budget out of pocket.
What's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?+
Davis-Bacon rates are the legally-required minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects — base pay plus fringe benefits. Every contractor working a federal job must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rate for that county and trade. Private-sector jobs don't have to match, but many do as a competitive floor.