The median annual wage for Machinists in Columbia, SC is $47,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,440.
Pay spans roughly $30,820 at the 10th percentile to $66,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.80 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as machinists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $47,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.80 |
| 10th percentile | $30,820 |
| 90th percentile | $66,360 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.