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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Columbia?

$37,320a year

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

Hourly
$17.94
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
225 of 317
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,840Median: $37,320Highest 10%: $46,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,840$12.90
25th$29,780$14.32
Median$37,320$17.94
75th$40,000$19.23
90th$46,670$22.44

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

Charleston, SC$40,800
Charlotte, NC$40,600
Spartanburg, SC$38,320
Greenville, SC$36,940
Augusta, GA$34,900
Myrtle Beach, SC$34,000
Helpers--Production Worker salary in South Carolina Helpers--Production Worker 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 helpers--production worker make an hour in Columbia?

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

Do helpers--production workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $37,320 against $39,070 nationally, 4% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $36,610, so Columbia pays 2% more.

Where does Columbia rank for helpers--production worker pay?

225 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,670 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.