Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $22.95 an hour ($47,740 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.

$22.95Median hourly pay
$41,290–$59,180Middle half of workers, yearly
2,560People in this job in South Carolina

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($48,990). South Carolina ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.15$35,680
25% of workers$19.85$41,290
Half of workers (median)$22.95$47,740
75% of workers$28.45$59,180
90% of workers$31.11$64,700

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbia$50,430180
Spartanburg$49,910200
Charleston-North Charleston$49,620180
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$46,760600
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$39,31050

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

Education, experience and outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.1% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,240
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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$39,410
Food Batchmakers$37,070
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,050
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,890
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,010
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,220

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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.