Mechanical Engineers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Mechanical Engineers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $98,839 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.4% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 3,820 mechanical engineers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $78,410 to $120,070 depending on location.
$98,839
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$120,070
Highest paying metro
$78,410
Lowest paying metro
3,820
Employed in South Carolina
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $120,070 | $101,800 | $141,150 | 60 |
| Charleston, SC | $107,140 | $86,970 | $131,600 | 790 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $104,150 | $81,330 | $146,530 | 40 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $102,010 | $81,310 | $116,420 | 360 |
| Florence, SC | $100,890 | $77,860 | $126,560 | 150 |
| Greenville, SC | $98,290 | $81,440 | $131,360 | 1,470 |
| Columbia, SC | $97,580 | $78,200 | $123,540 | 410 |
| Southern South Carolina | $95,850 | $75,530 | $125,460 | 60 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $92,050 | $75,330 | $104,520 | 310 |
| Sumter, SC | $90,790 | $75,980 | $114,170 | 50 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $78,410 | $68,610 | $98,980 | 120 |