Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in South Carolina

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in South Carolina earns $96,200 per year, which is below the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $46.25 per hour, $3,700 biweekly, or $8,017 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in South Carolina is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$72,200	$34.71
Average (50th)	$96,200	$46.25
Experienced (75th)	$110,600	$53.19
Top Earners (90th)	$125,100	$60.14

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in South Carolina

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charleston	$103,900	$8,658/mo
Columbia	$98,100	$8,175/mo
Greenville	$94,300	$7,858/mo
Rock Hill	$91,400	$7,617/mo
Mount Pleasant	$89,500	$7,458/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-6.4% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in South Carolina

Major employers hiring Mechanical Engineers in South Carolina include Prisma Health, Boeing, BMW, Michelin, and MUSC Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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