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 $10/hr below 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 $10/hr difference means $200K per year in lost 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
85.1%
Top quartile: 92.7%
464 companies
SA Gross Margin
43.8%
Top quartile: 68.8%
103 companies
Billing Speed
1 day
Top quartile: -4 days (progress billing)
555 companies
Billable Hour Ratio
96.7%
Top quartile: 99.6%
654 companies
Quote Conversion
73%
Top quartile: 81.3%
409 companies
South Carolina Bill Rate
$80/hr
Top quartile: $102/hr
52 companies
Top Trades in South Carolina
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