Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Salary in South Carolina

Other metal workers and plastic workers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $53,570 a year) and the least in Columbia ($46,660), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other metal workers and plastic workers average at $46,410 and the median at $46,470 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,580.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$53,570
Spartanburg$49,080
Columbia$46,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$53,570	$52,180	$42,320	$43,987	101
Spartanburg	$49,080	$51,500	$37,440	$40,678	91
Columbia	$46,660	$47,050	$40,340	$38,894	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary in other states

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4199.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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