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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Columbia?

$64,680a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,390 a month.

Hourly
$31.10
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
182 of 391
Jobs in the area
1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,220Median: $64,680Highest 10%: $87,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,220$20.78
25th$51,480$24.75
Median$64,680$31.10
75th$79,030$38.00
90th$87,800$42.21

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Augusta, GA$66,690
Charlotte, NC$65,530
Florence, SC$63,840
Greenville, SC$62,570
Spartanburg, SC$61,100
Charleston, SC$60,950
Sumter, SC$60,820
Hilton Head Island, SC$56,910
Myrtle Beach, SC$56,040
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in South Carolina Industrial Machinery Mechanic 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
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,320
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,310
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $31.10 ($64,680 a year).

Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $64,680 against $64,520 nationally, 0% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $62,330, so Columbia pays 4% more.

Where does Columbia rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

182 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,800 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.