First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in South Carolina
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Carolina have a median of $75,120 a year, below the national $79,860 (−6%); the state ranks 46th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 62% more than the median across all occupations in South Carolina ($46,490). Every neighbouring state pays more: Georgia and North Carolina range from $76,800 in North Carolina to $77,010 in Georgia. South Carolina employs 10,140 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 4.40 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.11 is close to the national share.
South Carolina vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| South Carolina | Hourly | $22.83 | $28.89 | $36.12 | $45.69 | $55.63 | $37.71 | 10,140 | 4.40 | 1.11 |
| Annual | $47,490 | $60,100 | $75,120 | $95,040 | $115,710 | $78,430 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.85 | $30.14 | $38.39 | $48.73 | $60.96 | $40.97 | 617,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,600 | $62,690 | $79,860 | $101,360 | $126,790 | $85,220 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 46th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.11
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.40
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of South Carolina's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in South Carolina
10 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching South Carolina publish a row for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $39.61 | $82,390 | $52,470 | $121,920 | 810 | 4.88 | 1.23 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38.49 | $80,070 | $48,350 | $122,270 | 5,750 | 4.24 | 1.07 |
| Sumter, SC | $38.24 | $79,540 | $45,170 | $114,170 | 190 | 5.42 | 1.36 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37.16 | $77,300 | $47,900 | $113,480 | 1,760 | 4.47 | 1.13 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $36.25 | $75,390 | $46,110 | $116,820 | 390 | 4.76 | 1.20 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $36.13 | $75,150 | $47,950 | $113,380 | 1,700 | 3.91 | 0.99 |
| Columbia, SC | $35.60 | $74,040 | $46,820 | $109,930 | 1,800 | 4.58 | 1.15 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $35.20 | $73,220 | $45,370 | $123,170 | 1,050 | 4.51 | 1.14 |
| Florence, SC | $34.72 | $72,210 | $45,210 | $122,680 | 390 | 4.40 | 1.11 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $31.11 | $64,720 | $43,750 | $103,180 | 750 | 5.10 | 1.28 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.17 | $75,230 | $45,960 | $105,780 | 250 | 4.81 | 1.21 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $35.89 | $74,650 | $47,070 | $132,460 | 420 | 4.51 | 1.14 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $33.87 | $70,440 | $41,710 | $107,420 | 380 | 4.97 | 1.25 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $36.12 | $75,120 | 10,140 | 1.11 |
| Georgia | $37.02 | $77,010 | 23,180 | 1.19 |
| North Carolina | $36.92 | $76,800 | 21,110 | 1.08 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the South Carolina wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS South Carolina estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.