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How much does a machinist make in Greenville?

$57,970a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $27.87 an hour or $4,831 a month.

Hourly
$27.87
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
160 of 361
Jobs in the area
1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $57,970Highest 10%: $72,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,800$18.65
25th$46,010$22.12
Median$57,970$27.87
75th$62,850$30.22
90th$72,210$34.72

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Augusta, GA$67,140
Charlotte, NC$60,210
Spartanburg, SC$60,060
Columbia, SC$59,570
Charleston, SC$59,280
Florence, SC$56,900
Sumter, SC$49,480
Myrtle Beach, SC$46,460
Machinist salary in South Carolina Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Greenville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$81,580
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,740
Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$51,560
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Greenville?

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $27.87 ($57,970 a year).

Do machinists make more in Greenville than the national average?

No: $57,970 against $58,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $57,970, so Greenville pays 0% more.

Where does Greenville rank for machinist pay?

160 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Greenville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,210 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.