Technical Engineer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Technical Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Engineer in Columbia, SC is $72,611. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,711 to $78,718, with most professionals earning between $63,249 and $84,278.

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Average Salary Range for Technical Engineer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

67711

78718

72611

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69218

81368

74490

What is the average salary for Technical Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Technical Engineer ranges from $67,711 to $78,718 with the average base salary of $72,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,218 to $81,368 with the average total cash compensation of $74,490.

View Average Salary for Technical Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,611	$67,711 - $78,718
Bonus	$1,880	$1,508 - $2,650
Total Pay	$74,490	$69,218 - $81,368

* 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.

Technical Engineer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,315 - $75,932	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,149 - $79,227	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,896 - $83,583	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,841 - $76,544	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,353 - $79,465	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,057 - $80,284	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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