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Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in South Carolina
- Florence$66,840
- Columbia$66,070
- Greenville$63,760
- Spartanburg$62,760
- Charleston$62,350
- Sumter$59,930
- Myrtle Beach$56,150
- Hilton Head Island$55,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $66,840 | $63,840 | $53,170 | $53,736 | 87 |
| Columbia | $66,070 | $64,680 | $51,480 | $53,202 | 94 |
| Greenville | $63,760 | $62,570 | $51,850 | $51,499 | 93 |
| Spartanburg | $62,760 | $61,100 | $50,720 | $50,762 | 91 |
| Charleston | $62,350 | $60,950 | $49,010 | $50,460 | 101 |
| Sumter | $59,930 | $60,820 | $47,840 | $48,676 | 88 |
| Myrtle Beach | $56,150 | $56,040 | $47,030 | $45,889 | 94 |
| Hilton Head Island | $55,720 | $56,910 | $46,620 | $45,573 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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