The median annual wage for Machinists in South Carolina is $53,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,360.
Pay spans roughly $34,170 at the 10th percentile to $71,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.50 per hour. An estimated 4,530 people work as machinists in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $53,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,360 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.50 |
| 10th percentile | $34,170 |
| 90th percentile | $71,450 |
| Employment | 4,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.