How much does a food processing worker make in South Carolina?
$37,060a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in South Carolina. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.82
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $37,060Highest 10%: $42,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 75th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $42,470 | $20.42 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $38,850 |
| Charleston, SC | $38,560 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,480 |
| Greenville, SC | $37,060 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,300 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 37. Connecticut | $37,450 |
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.82 ($37,060 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,060 against $39,680 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for food processing worker pay?
South Carolina ranks 40 of 46 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays food processing workers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $38,850 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.