Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in South Carolina
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in South Carolina earn an average of $45,540 a year. That is $2,890 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC at $50,420.
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Average pay by state
South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| South Carolina | $45,540 | $21.90 |
| Georgia | $47,040 | $22.62 |
| North Carolina | $45,980 | $22.11 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,120
- Machinists$57,030
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,290
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,330
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,980
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,970
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in South Carolina?
The average is $45,540 a year, and the median is $44,420. That is $2,890 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$21.90 an hour on average; the median is $21.35.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($50,420), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($48,890). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($40,780).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #37 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.