Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in South Carolina
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn an average of $42,380 a year. That is $2,210 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $44,590. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $46,120.
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Average pay for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| South Carolina | $42,380 | $20.37 |
| Georgia | $44,570 | $21.43 |
| North Carolina | $43,850 | $21.08 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,760
- 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
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55,270
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in South Carolina?
The average is $42,380 a year, and the median is $40,010. That is $2,210 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $44,590.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$20.37 an hour on average; the median is $19.24.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($46,120), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($45,920). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Spartanburg, SC ($40,770).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #39 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.