Machinists Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • South Carolina
Machinists in South Carolina earn a median salary of $51,197 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 3,770 machinists are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $33,880 to $60,630 depending on location.
$51,197
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$60,630
Highest paying metro
$33,880
Lowest paying metro
3,770
Employed in South Carolina
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Machinists salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern South Carolina | $60,630 | $45,760 | $75,930 | 220 |
| Greenville, SC | $56,090 | $47,020 | $62,750 | 1,340 |
| Charleston, SC | $55,370 | $45,530 | $65,170 | 470 |
| Florence, SC | $54,620 | $42,140 | $63,520 | 200 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $52,690 | $46,180 | $62,050 | 400 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $52,010 | $45,750 | $58,690 | 470 |
| Southern South Carolina | $51,370 | $37,070 | $64,580 | 140 |
| Sumter, SC | $47,880 | $39,290 | $57,700 | 110 |
| Columbia, SC | $47,430 | $33,290 | $61,820 | 340 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $33,880 | $29,880 | $49,110 | 80 |