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How much does a multiple machine tool setter make in Columbia?

$38,040a year

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,170 a month.

Hourly
$18.29
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
182 of 195
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,770Median: $38,040Highest 10%: $68,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,770$15.27
25th$36,330$17.47
Median$38,040$18.29
75th$52,090$25.04
90th$68,600$32.98

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters.

Charlotte, NC$52,530
Greenville, SC$45,160
Augusta, GA$44,660
Charleston, SC$44,630
Spartanburg, SC$44,260
Florence, SC$39,550
Sumter, SC$34,790
Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in South Carolina Multiple Machine Tool Setter 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 multiple machine tool setter make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $18.29 ($38,040 a year).

Do multiple machine tool setters make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $38,040 against $47,180 nationally, 19% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $45,740, so Columbia pays 17% less.

Where does Columbia rank for multiple machine tool setter pay?

182 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,600 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.