How much does a production worker make in Charleston?
$40,350a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $19.40 an hour or $3,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.40
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $40,350Highest 10%: $59,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 75th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 90th | $59,020 | $28.38 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Florence, SC | $45,650 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,620 |
| Greenville, SC | $42,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $40,130 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,600 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38,100 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $79,990 |
| Power Plant Operator | $79,900 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $76,710 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $74,320 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $67,540 |
| Coating | $62,280 |
| Machinist | $59,280 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $57,410 |
| Welder | $56,060 |
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $52,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $19.40 ($40,350 a year).
Do production workers make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $40,350 against $40,110 nationally, 1% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $39,600, so Charleston pays 2% more.
Where does Charleston rank for production worker pay?
157 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,020 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.