How much does a materials engineer make in South Carolina?
$121,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in South Carolina. That is $58.47 an hour or $10,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.47
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,550Median: $121,600Highest 10%: $158,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 25th | $92,240 | $44.35 | |
| Median | $121,600 | $58.47 | |
| 75th | $131,100 | $63.02 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.41 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $131,100 |
| Columbia, SC | $121,300 |
| Greenville, SC | $106,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $104,900 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $96,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 10. Alaska | $123,400 |
| 11. Oregon | $122,900 |
| 12. Connecticut | $122,300 |
| 13. South Carolina | $121,600 |
| 14. Florida | $118,800 |
| 15. Texas | $117,700 |
| 16. Virginia | $116,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $58.47 ($121,600 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $121,600 against $112,900 nationally, 8% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for materials engineer pay?
South Carolina ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays materials engineers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $131,100 a year.
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.