SC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-4072

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual Salary $40,930 -1% below national average (national: $41,230)
$44,760Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
2,800Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,930
$31,820
10th pct.
$61,300
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,820$15.30
25th percentile$35,370$17.01
50th percentile (median)$40,930$19.68
75th percentile$49,640$23.87
90th percentile (top earners)$61,300$29.47
Mean (average)$44,760$21.52

How South Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. South Carolina
South Carolina (current) $40,930
Hawaii $70,390 +72%
Maine $59,050 +44%
Nevada $52,900 +29%
Colorado $51,900 +27%
Maryland $50,990 +25%
Washington $47,640 +16%
Minnesota $47,110 +15%
Delaware $46,690 +14%

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Related Occupations in South Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Bill and Account Collectors $41,040 4,060
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $41,040 1,610
Order Clerks $40,560 830
Construction Laborers $41,310 17,430
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,510 14,510
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,500 1,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in South Carolina?

The mean molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in South Carolina is $44,760 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,930 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in South Carolina?

Entry-level molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics (10th percentile) in South Carolina typically earn around $31,820 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,370 per year.

What is the highest Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in South Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in South Carolina make approximately $61,300 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,640 per year.

How does the South Carolina Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary compare to the national average?

The median molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in South Carolina is $40,930, which is -1% below national average of $41,230.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes