Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $77,150 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.09
10th percentile $50,800
90th percentile $89,180
Employed locally 200
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,800
    25th
    $60,070
    50th (median)
    $77,150
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $89,180

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 94% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $64,570
    Spartanburg, SC $64,070
    Columbia, SC $63,340
    Tuscaloosa, AL $62,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,750

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Charleston, SC is $37.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.89 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Charleston, SC is 27.5% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Charleston?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $50,800 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,070.