Machinist Engineer Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Machinist Engineer make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machinist Engineer in Charleston, SC is $55,666. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,535 to a high of $69,669, with most professionals earning between $49,316 and $62,996.

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Average Salary Range for Machinist Engineer in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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49316
62996
55666

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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64257
56586
What is the average salary for Machinist Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist Engineer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Machinist Engineer 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.

View Average Salary for Machinist Engineer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,666 $49,316 - $62,996
Bonus $920 $707 - $1,261
Total Pay $56,586 $50,024 - $64,257
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Machinist Engineer Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,316 - $62,996 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,316 - $62,996 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,244 - $62,903 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,098 - $62,717 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,961 - $61,264 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,920 - $58,657 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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JOB TITLE Machinist II LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $50,592 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,779
JOB TITLE Machinist I LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $40,108 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,736
JOB TITLE Machinist III LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $56,218 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,027
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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

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