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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #39 of 50 · SC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of packaging and filling machine operators and tenderss in South Carolina earn between $32,880 and $51,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in South Carolina is $42,380, about 5% below the U.S. average ($44,590). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $42,850 | $46,120 | 490 |
| Florence, SC | $42,140 | $41,750 | 160 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $41,440 | $42,150 | 360 |
| Columbia, SC | $41,340 | $43,760 | 1,180 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $39,070 | $41,760 | 1,260 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,980 | $39,590 | 310 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38,330 | $40,770 | 410 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35,190 | $37,670 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in South Carolina?
The median packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in South Carolina is $40,010 per year (mean $42,380), and about 80% earn between $32,880 and $51,080.
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make per hour in South Carolina?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is South Carolina a high-paying state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
South Carolina ranks #39 of 50 states for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $42,380 is about 5% below the U.S. average of $44,590.
Which metro areas in South Carolina pay packaging and filling machine operators and tenders the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders are Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($42,850), Florence, SC ($42,140), Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($41,440), by median annual wage.
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