SOC 51-9023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Northwestern South Carolina
Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC comes to $54,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,990 by 11.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC comes to $54,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,990 by 11.8%. Pay ranges from under $36,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,500 to $59,080.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbia records the highest median at $50,430. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 131st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,170 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $44,500 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $54,750 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $59,080 | +20.6% |
| 90th | $60,060 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $50,260 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $50,430 | 180 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $49,910 | 200 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $49,620 | 180 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $46,760 | 600 | |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | $39,310 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $54,750 goes as far as $58,431 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,431US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,750 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,170 to $60,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $50,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwestern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $54,750, or $26.32 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 $48,990, so pay in Northwestern South Carolina, SC is 11.8% higher. 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 Northwestern South Carolina, SC earns more than $60,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,170 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbia, at $50,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC. 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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