Materials Engineers Salary in South Carolina
Materials Engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $121,610 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,550; the top 10% earn over $158,940. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in South Carolina
How much do materials engineers make in South Carolina?
The median is $121,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,550 and the top 10% earn over $158,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 45 (+8% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.