South Carolina

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$39,050
-8.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.78
 
10th Percentile
$36,520
Entry level
90th Percentile
$46,370
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn between $36,520 and $46,370, with a mean of $39,050. The national average for this role is $42,731.

$39,050 mean
10th Percentile$36,52090th Percentile$46,370

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$39,050
National Average$42,731
Washington$51,220
Idaho$50,040
Colorado$48,680
Iowa$48,370
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.