Machinists Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · SC
3.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,030 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,970
Employment 3,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,270P25 $46,970 Median $57,970P75 $65,290P90 $75,650
About 80% of machinistss in South Carolina earn between $38,270 and $75,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean machinists salary in South Carolina is $57,030, about 3.9% below the U.S. average ($59,320). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,320 | $60,570 | 190 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $60,060 | $58,770 | 420 |
| Columbia, SC | $59,570 | $56,610 | 240 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $59,280 | $59,370 | 470 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $57,980 | $57,150 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $57,970 | $56,210 | 1,050 |
| Florence, SC | $56,900 | $56,320 | 160 |
| Sumter, SC | $49,480 | $55,230 | 90 |