Materials Engineers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for materials engineers is $58.47 an hour ($121,610 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). South Carolina ranks 13th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.32 | $75,550 |
| 25% of workers | $44.35 | $92,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.47 | $121,610 |
| 75% of workers | $63.02 | $131,080 |
| 90% of workers | $76.42 | $158,940 |
Materials Engineers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $131,080 | 200 |
| Columbia | $121,290 | 40 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $106,580 | 230 |
| Spartanburg | $96,610 | 30 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,060 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,580 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,440 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $126,570 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,490 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $113,720 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $125,110 |
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