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Press Machine Operator Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$21.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,363/year ($3,030/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 37th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 4,100 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $44,420 a year — though pay ranges from $34,000 for newcomers to $62,410 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,100 Press Machine Operator jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $44,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,363 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $44,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,150 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,398 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,508 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,363 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in South Carolina?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in South Carolina is $44,420 per year ($21.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,230 and $49,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $44,420, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $36,363 per year ($3,030 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,100 Press Machine Operator jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.