First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in South Carolina
The median for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in South Carolina is $77,500 a year, somewhat above the national $74,450 (+4%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers earn 67% more than the median across all occupations in South Carolina ($46,490). South Carolina pays more than every neighbouring state: North Carolina and Georgia range from $69,170 in Georgia to $69,640 in North Carolina. South Carolina employs 14,570 first-line supervisors of production and operating workers, 6.32 per 1,000 jobs, the 17th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.46 means the occupation is more concentrated in South Carolina than nationally.
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 | $23.90 | $29.83 | $37.26 | $44.26 | $49.73 | $37.62 | 14,570 | 6.32 | 1.46 |
| Annual | $49,720 | $62,040 | $77,500 | $92,070 | $103,440 | $78,250 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.66 | $28.19 | $35.79 | $44.08 | $52.28 | $36.83 | 673,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,130 | $58,630 | $74,450 | $91,680 | $108,750 | $76,600 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 17th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.46
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.32
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 production and operating workers, 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 | $44.26 | $92,070 | $53,340 | $97,670 | 2,380 | 14.42 | 3.33 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38.46 | $79,990 | $51,870 | $105,890 | 1,530 | 3.87 | 0.89 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $36.85 | $76,650 | $50,220 | $102,340 | 2,810 | 6.46 | 1.49 |
| Columbia, SC | $36.74 | $76,420 | $49,730 | $105,590 | 1,860 | 4.71 | 1.09 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $36.33 | $75,570 | $48,280 | $123,030 | 1,690 | 7.27 | 1.68 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $36.23 | $75,370 | $48,900 | $108,130 | 140 | 1.72 | 0.40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35.62 | $74,080 | $48,390 | $103,280 | 5,910 | 4.35 | 1.00 |
| Sumter, SC | $34.95 | $72,690 | $54,430 | $104,660 | 340 | 9.95 | 2.30 |
| Florence, SC | $34.88 | $72,560 | $50,030 | $119,690 | 680 | 7.63 | 1.76 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $30.19 | $62,800 | $41,180 | $94,520 | 270 | 1.82 | 0.42 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.47 | $75,850 | $51,570 | $108,620 | 710 | 9.22 | 2.13 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.40 | $75,700 | $46,400 | $116,310 | 1,260 | 13.46 | 3.11 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.20 | $75,300 | $48,630 | $100,740 | 390 | 7.41 | 1.71 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $37.26 | $77,500 | 14,570 | 1.46 |
| Georgia | $33.25 | $69,170 | 26,190 | 1.24 |
| North Carolina | $33.48 | $69,640 | 22,240 | 1.04 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (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.