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How much does a machinist make in Spartanburg?

$60,060a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,005 a month.

Hourly
$28.88
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
102 of 361
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,640Median: $60,060Highest 10%: $74,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,640$20.50
25th$47,540$22.86
Median$60,060$28.88
75th$68,480$32.92
90th$74,700$35.91

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Augusta, GA$67,140
Charlotte, NC$60,210
Columbia, SC$59,570
Charleston, SC$59,280
Greenville, SC$57,970
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 Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Gas Plant Operator$79,170
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,810
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$61,940
Tool and Die Maker$61,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$59,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,170
Grinding$55,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,810
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Spartanburg?

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $28.88 ($60,060 a year).

Do machinists make more in Spartanburg than the national average?

Yes: $60,060 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $57,970, so Spartanburg pays 4% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for machinist pay?

102 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Spartanburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,700 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.