How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in South Carolina?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in South Carolina. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,540Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $76,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,540 | $20.93 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $65,080 | $31.29 | |
| 90th | $76,560 | $36.81 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $66,420 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,080 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $60,880 |
| Greenville, SC | $60,440 |
| Augusta, GA | $59,880 |
| Columbia, SC | $59,180 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $58,990 |
| Sumter, SC | $57,660 |
| Florence, SC | $57,490 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $54,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 45. Georgia | $60,560 |
| 46. Arkansas | $60,530 |
| 47. Kentucky | $59,220 |
| 48. South Carolina | $59,180 |
| 49. Mississippi | $58,180 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $58,130 |
| 51. West Virginia | $56,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,180 against $65,510 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
South Carolina ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $66,420 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.