Machinists Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,370 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $64,580
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $51,370
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $64,580

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,250
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $56,300
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southern South Carolina is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.89 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southern South Carolina is 8.5% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.