How much does an electric motor make in South Carolina?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in South Carolina. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,830Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $78,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,830 | $13.38 | |
| 25th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| 90th | $78,540 | $37.76 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $46,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electric motors.
| 14. Texas | $60,290 |
| 15. Nevada | $60,230 |
| 16. Utah | $59,980 |
| 17. South Carolina | $59,460 |
| 18. Minnesota | $58,690 |
| 19. Nebraska | $57,760 |
| 20. Kansas | $57,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do electric motors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $59,460 against $56,210 nationally, 6% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for electric motor pay?
South Carolina ranks 17 of 43 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays electric motors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $46,690 a year.
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.