South Carolina — Level Index
How do South Carolina contractors compare to the national average? Bill rates, collection rates, margins, and utilization data from 52+ South Carolina contractors across HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, and more.
Key Finding
South Carolina contractors bill $1/hr above the national median
South Carolina's rapid growth in Charleston and Greenville is pushing rates upward, but the state median remains below national averages. Hurricane-prone coastal areas offer restoration premiums that inland contractors don't capture.
For a 10-tech shop, that $1/hr difference means $20K per year in additional revenue compared to the national median.
South Carolina Bill Rates
Median Bill Rate
$80/hr
75th Percentile
$102/hr
Top 10%
$126/hr
National Benchmarks
These metrics are reported nationally. Where your South Carolina business falls depends on your specific operations. See the full national breakdown.
Collection Rate
80.8%
Top quartile: 92.7%
587 companies
SA Gross Margin
37.9%
Top quartile: 53%
259 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
733 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
97.1%
Top quartile: 99.6%
963 companies
Quote Conversion
73.9%
Top quartile: 83.2%
794 companies
South Carolina Bill Rate
$80/hr
Top quartile: $102/hr
52 companies
Top Trades in South Carolina
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