How much does a Machinist make in Charleston, SC? The average Machinist salary in Charleston, SC is $55,666 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,316 and $62,996. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Canadian National Railway - STEVENS POINT , WI
Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ
- 7 days ago
Canadian National Railway - FOND DU LAC , WI
Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ
- 121 days ago
B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC - ALLENTOWN , PA
B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company. B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC. Job Posting Location. Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Functional Area. Production
- 2 days ago
Job Description. Are you a CNC machine operator. If you're looking for a company that will truly value your expertise, this CNC Machinist role could be the perf
- 11 days ago
Northrop Grumman - CORINNE , UT
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu
- 1 day ago
Northrop Grumman - CORINNE , UT
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportu
- 1 day ago

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Average Base Salary

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Machinist ranges from $49,316 to $62,996 with the average base salary of $55,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,024 to $64,257 with the average total cash compensation of $56,586.

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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Machinist Salary in popular cities: ColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount Pleasant

Skills associated with Machinist: Assembly, Machining

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