Printing Press Operators Salary in South Carolina
The median pay for a printing press operators in South Carolina is $38,080/year ($18.31/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level printing press operators (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Printing Press Operators salary by metro in South Carolina
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $43K | +13% | 520 |
| Spartanburg | $41K | +8% | 170 |
| Columbia | $41K | +7% | 340 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $38K | +1% | 150 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $36K | -6% | 50 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $35K | -9% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do printing press operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $38,080 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,240, and experienced printing press operators can clear $59,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,652/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 47.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a printing press operators salary go in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median printing press operators salary is worth about $40,872 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do printing press operators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.