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How much does a computer make in Columbia?

$37,320a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,110 a month.

Hourly
$17.94
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
215 of 222
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,920Median: $37,320Highest 10%: $58,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,920$15.83
25th$36,770$17.68
Median$37,320$17.94
75th$42,290$20.33
90th$58,320$28.04

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for computers.

Myrtle Beach, SC$49,180
Charlotte, NC$47,570
Charleston, SC$43,320
Greenville, SC$41,630
Augusta, GA$35,980
Computer salary in South Carolina Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,740
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$75,710
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$74,190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$74,040
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$73,110
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$68,100
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$67,630
Maintenance Worker$64,910
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,680
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,320
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $17.94 ($37,320 a year).

Do computers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $37,320 against $47,810 nationally, 22% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $39,060, so Columbia pays 4% less.

Where does Columbia rank for computer pay?

215 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,320 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.