How much does a motor vehicle operator make in South Carolina?
$27,840a year
Median yearly pay for motor vehicle operators in South Carolina. That is $13.38 an hour or $2,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.38
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,280Median: $27,840Highest 10%: $57,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,280 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $23,170 | $11.14 | |
| Median | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| 75th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $34,230 |
| Augusta, GA | $31,200 |
| Charleston, SC | $29,590 |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,410 |
| Greenville, SC | $25,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motor vehicle operators.
| 45. Ohio | $31,040 |
| 46. Vermont | $29,290 |
| 47. North Carolina | $29,000 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,840 |
| 49. Indiana | $26,920 |
| 50. Nevada | $25,290 |
| 51. Kentucky | $23,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor vehicle operator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $13.38 ($27,840 a year).
Do motor vehicle operators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,840 against $37,180 nationally, 25% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for motor vehicle operator pay?
South Carolina ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays motor vehicle operators the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $34,230 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.