Construction Assistant Salary in Charleston, SC

How much does a Construction Assistant make in Charleston, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Assistant in Charleston, SC is $44,872. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,395 to a high of $55,506, with most professionals earning between $40,435 and $50,439.

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Drafts and finalizes legal papers and correspondence such as leases, contracts, preliminary review of title insurance commitments, surveys and amendments, from draft or dictation.

August 19, 2022

Assists the Project Manager in communicating with subcontractors and employees the expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, sustainability, quality control and other performance standards.

December 01, 2022

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of market and competitive properties in order to support leasing efforts and make suggestions regarding promotions, advertising, rate changes, etc.

January 15, 2023

Prepare as directed all necessary backuprelating to change request, including the tracking of specification and planchanges.

March 07, 2023

Reviews and updates progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to support and assist the Project Manager.

March 31, 2023

Understanding of Massachusetts Building Code, general/subcontractor relations, trade customs required.

April 01, 2023

Communicate with bidders regarding upcoming projects and assist them with obtaining the information needed to create proposals in a timely fashion.

April 10, 2023

Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with the project owners, architects, engineers and others to ensure overall client satisfaction.

May 03, 2023

Provide assistance to Construction Project Manager in new construction, refurbishing, remodeling and maintenance of all facilities owned and/or operated by AC HOME and all related entities.

May 13, 2023

Complete miscellaneous tasks to to help ensure completion of projects and support Store Design and Construction Department as needed.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Assistant in Charleston, SC

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What is the average salary for Construction Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Assistant in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Construction Assistant ranges from $40,435 to $50,439 with the average base salary of $44,872. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,921 to $51,400 with the average total cash compensation of $45,585.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,872	$40,435 - $50,439
Bonus	$713	$486 - $961
Total Pay	$45,585	$40,921 - $51,400

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Construction Assistant Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,420 - $50,419	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,420 - $50,419	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,360 - $50,345	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,241 - $50,196	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,737 - $49,567	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,060 - $47,476	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC

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About Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...

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