Manufacturing Operator I Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does a Manufacturing Operator I make in Columbia, SC? The average Manufacturing Operator I salary in Columbia, SC is $46,381 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $40,630 and $53,873. 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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Manufacturing Operator I

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Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 2nd Shift - Secret with Security Clearance
Belcan, LLC - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Details: Job Title: Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 2nd Shift - Secret. Pay Rate: Up to $24.13 /hr. Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Zip Code: 85257. Job Ty
- 4 days ago
Sr. Manufacturing / Production Operator with Security Clearance
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Responsibilities: Perform complex production assembly tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies, suc
- 4 days ago
Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator with Security Clearance
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator Location: Scottsdale, AZ Wage Range: $23.17/hr. Job Number: 25-02611 Job Description: Our client, a large de
- 4 days ago
Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 1st Shift - Secret with Security Clearance
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Job Title : Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 1st Shift - Secret Location: Scottsdale, AZ Wage Range: 25.20 Job Number: 25-02525 Job Description: Our c
- 4 days ago
Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 2nd Shift - Secret with Security Clearance
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Job Title : Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 2nd Shift - Secret Location: Scottsdale, AZ Wage Range: 25-27 Job Number: 25-02536 Job Description: Our c
- 4 days ago
Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator - 2nd Shift with Security Clearance
APR Consulting, Inc. - SCOTTSDALE , AZ
Our DOD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr. Manufacturing/Production Operator (Secret) – 2nd Shift position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this ro
- 4 days ago

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

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

Manufacturing Operator I Salary in popular cities: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

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