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Loading and Moving Machine Operators Salary in South Carolina

Also called: Loading Machine Operators, Mining

Loading and Moving Machine Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $80,480 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$80,480
vs. U.S. median
+8% ($74,500)
Rank among states
4 of 20
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in South Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,400; the top 10% earn over $80,480. Nationally the range is $52,030 to $87,730.

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Loading and Moving Machine Operators pay in South Carolina

How much do loading and moving machine operators make in South Carolina?

The median is $80,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,400 and the top 10% earn over $80,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Carolina a good state for loading and moving machine operators?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 20 (+8% vs. the national median of $74,500). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses