Home Repair Decoded

Plumber Cost Per Hour in South Carolina

$65 – $117We estimate a plumber in South Carolina bills about $65 to $117 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $25.93 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.

What common jobs cost in South Carolina

JobLowHigh
Toilet Replacement$210$850
Faucet Replacement$140$530
Drain Cleaning$80$340
Garbage Disposal Replacement$160$580
Water Heater Replacement$730$1,950
Tankless Water Heater Installation$1,300$4,150
Pipe Repair$110$720
Whole-House Repipe$2,800$12,000
Sewer Line Repair$1,000$5,300
Sump Pump Installation$430$1,700

Neighboring states

PlaceMedian wageBilled lowBilled high
Georgia$27.50$69$124
North Carolina$27.44$69$123
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General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.