Production Occupations Salary in South Carolina

Ranked #39 of 51 · SC

2.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,540 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,680
Employment 179,000

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,080P25 $38,130 Median $46,680P75 $59,440P90 $74,280

About 80% of production occupationss in South Carolina earn between $34,080 and $74,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

South Carolina
$50,540
U.S. average
$51,600

The mean production occupations salary in South Carolina is $50,540, about 2.1% below the U.S. average ($51,600). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in South Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Spartanburg, SC $51,800 $56,700 26,910
Charleston-North Charleston, SC $49,240 $53,310 21,140
Florence, SC $46,830 $50,350 6,400
Columbia, SC $46,000 $49,550 21,430
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $45,500 $48,830 40,960
Sumter, SC $45,300 $47,370 3,970
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,120 $48,450 4,780
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $45,090 $49,080 1,590

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do production occupations make in South Carolina?

The median production occupations salary in South Carolina is $46,680 per year (mean $50,540), and about 80% earn between $34,080 and $74,280.

How much do production occupations make per hour in South Carolina?

Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is South Carolina a high-paying state for production occupations?

South Carolina ranks #39 of 51 states for production occupations pay. Its mean salary of $50,540 is about 2.1% below the U.S. average of $51,600.

Which metro areas in South Carolina pay production occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for production occupations are Spartanburg, SC ($51,800), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($49,240), Florence, SC ($46,830), by median annual wage.

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