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How much does a molder make in Columbia?

$44,790a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.

Hourly
$21.53
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
90 of 131
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,220Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $56,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,220$17.41
25th$37,470$18.01
Median$44,790$21.53
75th$46,660$22.43
90th$56,180$27.01

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for molders.

Augusta, GA$49,720
Spartanburg, SC$49,550
Greenville, SC$46,450
Charlotte, NC$39,980
Molder salary in South Carolina Molder salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).

Do molders make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $44,790 against $46,170 nationally, 3% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,110, so Columbia pays 3% less.

Where does Columbia rank for molder pay?

90 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,180 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.