Helpers--Production Workers pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $17.60 an hour ($36,610 a year). About 1,950 people work in this job there.

$17.60Median hourly pay
$31,970–$44,220Middle half of workers, yearly
1,950People in this job in South Carolina

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). South Carolina ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for helpers--production workers in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.77$26,570
25% of workers$15.37$31,970
Half of workers (median)$17.60$36,610
75% of workers$21.26$44,220
90% of workers$24.44$50,830

Helpers--Production Workers pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$40,800140
Spartanburg$38,320240
Columbia$37,320310
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$36,940480
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$34,00050
Florence$33,85040

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,530
Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,180
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,480
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64,910
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,050
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,890
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,010
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,240

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.