How much does a molding make in Columbia?

$55,670a year

Median yearly pay for moldings in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,639 a month.

Hourly: $26.76
Vs. national median: +26%
Rank among cities: 11 of 223
Jobs in the area: 230

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $55,670Highest 10%: $62,150

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,320	$17.46
25th	$42,390	$20.38
Median	$55,670	$26.76
75th	$62,150	$29.88
90th	$62,150	$29.88

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for moldings.

Charleston, SC	$46,760
Spartanburg, SC	$46,530
Augusta, GA	$45,270
Charlotte, NC	$45,100
Greenville, SC	$41,630

Molding salary in South Carolina Molding 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
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$51,530
Paper Goods Machine Setter	$51,010

Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molding make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $26.76 ($55,670 a year).

Do moldings make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $55,670 against $44,350 nationally, 26% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $45,270, so Columbia pays 23% more.

Where does Columbia rank for molding pay?

11 of 223 metro areas with data.

How much does a molding make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,150 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.