Millwrights pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for millwrights is $29.66 an hour ($61,700 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($65,700). South Carolina ranks 37th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for millwrights in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.26 | $40,060 |
| 25% of workers | $23.40 | $48,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.66 | $61,700 |
| 75% of workers | $34.55 | $71,860 |
| 90% of workers | $40.03 | $83,260 |
Millwrights pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | $62,140 | 60 |
| Spartanburg | $61,340 | 80 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $56,920 | 160 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for millwrights
- 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: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,880 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $62,330 |
| Machinists | $57,970 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $59,180 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $46,950 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $46,910 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $50,750 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $56,610 |
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