SC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9111

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual Salary $37,870 -7% below national average (national: $40,900)
$39,900Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
5,910Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,870
$31,200
10th pct.
$49,330
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile$34,960$16.81
50th percentile (median)$37,870$18.21
75th percentile$44,410$21.35
90th percentile (top earners)$49,330$23.72
Mean (average)$39,900$19.19

How South Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. South Carolina
South Carolina (current) $37,870
Wyoming $48,530 +28%
Maine $47,680 +26%
West Virginia $47,410 +25%
Missouri $47,010 +24%
Idaho $46,470 +23%
New Hampshire $46,310 +22%
Virginia $46,230 +22%
Tennessee $45,530 +20%

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Related Occupations in South Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Residential Advisors $37,930 1,150
Customer Service Representatives $37,940 52,840
Pest Control Workers $37,960 2,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,960 1,890
Highway Maintenance Workers $38,000 930
Helpers--Electricians $38,050 1,880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in South Carolina?

The mean packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in South Carolina is $39,900 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,870 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina?

Entry-level packaging and filling machine operators and tenderss (10th percentile) in South Carolina typically earn around $31,200 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,960 per year.

What is the highest Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in South Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in South Carolina make approximately $49,330 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,410 per year.

How does the South Carolina Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary compare to the national average?

The median packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in South Carolina is $37,870, which is -7% below national average of $40,900.

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