Machinists Salary in South Carolina

Machinists in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $59,370 a year) and the least in Myrtle Beach ($46,310), across the 7 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $57,030 and the median at $57,970 for 3,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

Machinists average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$59,370
Spartanburg$58,770
Columbia$56,610
Florence$56,320
Greenville$56,210
Sumter$55,230
Myrtle Beach$46,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$59,370	$59,280	$48,070	$48,263	101
Spartanburg	$58,770	$60,060	$47,540	$47,821	91
Columbia	$56,610	$59,570	$45,820	$46,228	94
Florence	$56,320	$56,900	$45,800	$46,014	87
Greenville	$56,210	$57,970	$46,010	$45,933	93
Sumter	$55,230	$49,480	$44,210	$45,211	88
Myrtle Beach	$46,310	$46,460	$31,340	$38,635	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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 51-4041.
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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