Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $21.99 an hour ($45,740 a year). About 4,520 people work in this job there.

$21.99Median hourly pay
$39,740–$54,500Middle half of workers, yearly
4,520People in this job in South Carolina

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($47,180). South Carolina ranks 28th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.98$35,320
25% of workers$19.10$39,740
Half of workers (median)$21.99$45,740
75% of workers$26.20$54,500
90% of workers$32.10$66,770

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$45,1601,990
Charleston-North Charleston$44,630220
Spartanburg$44,260540
Florence$39,55070
Columbia$38,040270
Sumter$34,79050

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

Education, experience and outlook for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,330
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,800
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
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,210
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,980

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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.