Mechanical Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$105,360
$50.654/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+2.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $149K
5K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,210 |
| 25th percentile | $82,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,360 |
| 75th percentile | $126,560 |
| 90th percentile | $148,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,590 |
| 2023 | $95,880 |
| 2024 | $105,360 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,590 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $95,880 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $105,360 | $102,901 |