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How much does a grinding make in Columbia?

$45,780a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,815 a month.

Hourly
$22.01
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
94 of 184
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $45,780Highest 10%: $58,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,540$18.53
25th$38,540$18.53
Median$45,780$22.01
75th$54,040$25.98
90th$58,960$28.35

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Spartanburg, SC$55,080
Charleston, SC$51,930
Charlotte, NC$51,000
Greenville, SC$47,440
Florence, SC$47,380
Augusta, GA$45,430
Grinding salary in South Carolina Grinding salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.01 ($45,780 a year).

Do grindings make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $45,780 against $46,550 nationally, 2% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $48,040, so Columbia pays 5% less.

Where does Columbia rank for grinding pay?

94 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,960 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.