Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Carolina earn a median of $46,260 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180; the top 10% earn over $69,770. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
States ranked near South Carolina
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in South Carolina
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in South Carolina?
The median is $46,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,180 and the top 10% earn over $69,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 44 (−3% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.