Maintenance Workers, Machinery pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for maintenance workers, machinery is $31.21 an hour ($64,910 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.

$31.21Median hourly pay
$53,030–$76,320Middle half of workers, yearly
960People in this job in South Carolina

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($60,850). South Carolina ranks 9th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for maintenance workers, machinery in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.48$46,760
25% of workers$25.49$53,030
Half of workers (median)$31.21$64,910
75% of workers$36.69$76,320
90% of workers$38.01$79,060

Maintenance Workers, Machinery pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$75,190140
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$67,490170
Spartanburg$65,74080
Columbia$64,910190
Florence$56,53050

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

Education, experience and outlook for maintenance workers, machinery

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,330
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,740
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59,180
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,040
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41,990
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,050
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,880
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,610

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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.