Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in South Carolina
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | South Carolina | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $48,210 | $45,190 | +6.7% vs US |
| State Rank | #6 of 49 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 2,020 jobs | 70,110 jobs | 2.9% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,490 | $19.47 |
| Median | $48,210 | $23.18 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,510 | $27.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $62,100 | $29.86 |
