Mechanical Engineers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $50.28 an hour ($104,580 a year). About 5,780 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110). South Carolina ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.70 | $74,260 |
| 25% of workers | $40.78 | $84,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.28 | $104,580 |
| 75% of workers | $64.17 | $133,480 |
| 90% of workers | $79.97 | $166,340 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $120,070 | 60 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $110,820 | 940 |
| Spartanburg | $104,990 | 520 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $104,150 | 40 |
| Florence | $103,800 | 130 |
| Columbia | $102,280 | 450 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $101,570 | 1,800 |
| Sumter | $101,010 | 40 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,060 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,600 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,440 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $126,570 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,490 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $113,720 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $125,110 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $137,030 |
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