Helpers--Production Workers pay in South Carolina
$37,710avg. a year
$18.13 an hour · 1,950 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $37,710 a year. That is $3,410 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $42,280.
$36,610Median pay
$18.13Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#43Of 49 states
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
11,150 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$42,280
$20.33 an hour
2140 jobs
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
$42,140
$20.26 an hour
3480 jobs
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
$39,860
$19.17 an hour
450 jobs
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
$39,280
$18.88 an hour
5240 jobs
Spartanburg, SC
$39,010
$18.76 an hour
6310 jobs
Columbia, SC
$36,400
$17.50 an hour
7270 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$36,320
$17.46 an hour
840 jobs
Florence, SC
$34,470
$16.57 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in South Carolina, charted
Pay over time
South Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where South Carolina helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| South Carolina | $37,710 | $18.13 |
| North Carolina | $40,840 | $19.64 |
| Georgia | $38,260 | $18.39 |
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
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,320
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55,270
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $37,710 a year, and the median is $36,610. That is $3,410 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$18.13 an hour on average; the median is $17.60.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($42,280), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($42,140). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($34,470).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #43 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9198. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national helpers--production workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.