Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in South Carolina

Other motor vehicle operators in South Carolina earn the most in Hilton Head Island (average $41,850 a year) and the least in Greenville ($29,030), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other motor vehicle operators average at $34,020 and the median at $27,840 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,430.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in South Carolina

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hilton Head Island	$41,850	$34,230	$23,430	$35,262	98
Charleston	$36,500	$29,590	$24,110	$31,080	101
Greenville	$29,030	$25,770	$23,170	$25,226	93

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

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other states

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 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 53-3099.
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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