Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Carolina
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Carolina earn an average of $54,490 a year. That is $1,650 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $52,840. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $51,720.
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Average pay for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Average pay by state
South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,840 | $25.40 |
| South Carolina | $54,490 | $26.20 |
| Georgia | $52,110 | $25.05 |
| North Carolina | $48,430 | $23.28 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,760
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,380
- Production Workers, All Other$42,310
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,390
- Helpers--Production Workers$37,710
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,320
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in South Carolina?
The average is $54,490 a year, and the median is $50,040. That is $1,650 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $52,840.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$26.20 an hour on average; the median is $24.06.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($51,720), followed by Columbia, SC ($51,570). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Spartanburg, SC ($47,720).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #13 of 43 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.