SOC 51-4192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic — South Carolina
South Carolina
Median pay in South Carolina is $41,650 a year, 34.8% under the national median of $63,870 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in South Carolina is $41,650 a year, 34.8% under the national median of $63,870 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $32,800 and $52,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,070 and the ninetieth at $64,200.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 17th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 543rd of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,070 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $32,800 | −48.6% |
| Median (50th) | $41,650 | −34.8% |
| 75th | $52,400 | −18.0% |
| 90th | $64,200 | +0.5% |
| Mean | $46,830 | −26.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $41,650 goes as far as $44,450 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,450US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,650 a year, 34.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,070 to $64,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $41,650, or $20.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,870, so pay in South Carolina is 34.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $64,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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