Metal Trader Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Metal Trader make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metal Trader in Columbia, SC is $68,524. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,054 to $78,836, with most professionals earning between $44,701 and $88,225.

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What does a Metal Trader do?

Common responsibilities of a Metal Trader

Prepares analysis of profitability by working with metals procurement, operations and finance in conjunction with Leadership.

November 29, 2022

Monitor markets and positions.

December 14, 2022

Demonstrated ability to work in business, either through.

December 19, 2022

Determine disposition relative to downgrade or rejected loads and disseminate information to the appropriate suppliers.

December 24, 2022

Leads the oversight of claims process.

January 11, 2023

Works within established credit/advance limits.

January 17, 2023

Develop and maintain relationships with customers and trading partners.

March 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Metal Trader in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56054

78836

68524

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71488

101304

87048

What is the average salary for Metal Trader in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metal Trader in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Metal Trader ranges from $56,054 to $78,836 with the average base salary of $68,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,488 to $101,304 with the average total cash compensation of $87,048.

View Average Salary for Metal Trader as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,524	$56,054 - $78,836
Bonus	$18,523	$15,433 - $22,468
Total Pay	$87,048	$71,488 - $101,304

* 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.

Metal Trader Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,663 - $75,473	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,994 - $78,751	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,488 - $82,259	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,585 - $76,771	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,163 - $78,990	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,377 - $80,697	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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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 Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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