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Appliances costs in Columbia, SC
Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only
How this market compares
Practical cut for Columbia: published OEWS wages for Home Appliance Repairers, then the same estimating math we use everywhere. Mean hourly pay here sits about 16% below the national OEWS mean.
On the national Appliances wage ladder (160 areas), Columbia, SC sits at #127 with a $22.70 mean. Compared with other SC areas that report Appliances wages, this market is #3 of 3. The published p10–p90 band runs $18.00 to $28.72 (a $10.72 spread around the $22.70 mean; median $22.32).
OEWS counts about 130 Home Appliance Repairers jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 32,150. How a few common projects pencil out against the national mid: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $469 here vs $502 U.S. (6% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $169 here vs $186 U.S. (9% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $788 here vs $832 U.S. (5% below).
Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Charleston-North Charleston ($25.25, 2.55 higher); Greenville-Anderson-Greer ($27.46, 4.76 higher); Florence.
Local tip: Hot kitchens and garages cook electronics — ask whether the bid covers a service call if the board fails again in peak season.
Sample project ranges
| Project | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement | $288 | $469 | $824 |
| Microwave Repair | $75 | $169 | $355 |
| Dishwasher Replacement | $482 | $788 | $1,628 |
| Dishwasher Repair | $65 | $184 | $424 |
| Electric Range Replacement | $707 | $1,058 | $2,117 |
| Gas Range Replacement | $803 | $1,181 | $2,188 |
| Electric Cooktop Replacement | $658 | $1,058 | $2,188 |
| Wall Oven Replacement | $1,066 | $1,962 | $3,236 |
| Refrigerator Repair | $85 | $258 | $642 |
| Refrigerator Replacement | $725 | $1,864 | $3,555 |
| Washing Machine Repair | $75 | $239 | $489 |
| Washing Machine Replacement | $611 | $889 | $1,361 |
| Clothes Dryer Repair | $65 | $164 | $375 |
| Clothes Dryer Replacement | $611 | $909 | $1,361 |
What usually moves the number
- Scope surprises: duct repairs, panel upgrades, extra roof layers.
- How booked local crews are this season.
- Materials choices — we only nudge materials with a dampened regional factor. See methodology.
Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)
Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.
Getting quotes without the circus
- Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
- Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
- Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
Check our math
BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses
| Appliance (49-9031) | $22.70/hr mean |
Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.
Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.
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