Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $17.82 an hour ($37,060 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($39,680). South Carolina ranks 40th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| 25% of workers | $17.13 | $35,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.82 | $37,060 |
| 75% of workers | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| 90% of workers | $20.42 | $42,470 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $38,560 | 70 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $37,060 | 100 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $36,300 | 40 |
| Columbia | $35,980 | 100 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $35,460 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $34,790 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,790 |
| Food Batchmakers | $37,070 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $38,220 |
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