How much does a welder make in South Carolina?
$49,980a year
Median yearly pay for welders in South Carolina. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $49,980Highest 10%: $64,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| Median | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $58,370 | $28.06 | |
| 90th | $64,510 | $31.01 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $56,070 |
| Charleston, SC | $56,060 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $54,030 |
| Augusta, GA | $50,800 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $49,820 |
| Columbia, SC | $49,730 |
| Greenville, SC | $49,130 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,640 |
| Florence, SC | $44,990 |
| Sumter, SC | $44,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 39. Idaho | $50,530 |
| 40. Ohio | $50,340 |
| 41. Michigan | $49,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $49,980 |
| 43. Indiana | $49,730 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
| 45. South Dakota | $49,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $24.03 ($49,980 a year).
Do welders make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $49,980 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for welder pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays welders the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $56,070 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.