Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary in South Carolina
Synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders in South Carolina earned a median of $43,380 a year ($20.85 an hour) and a mean of $45,500 in May 2025. The median is 6.4% below the U.S. median of $46,350, ranking 18th of 24 states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $43,380
- Median hourly
- $20.85
- Mean annual
- $45,500
- Jobs on record
- 1,080
Grey needle: U.S. median, $46,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does South Carolina compare on pay for synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders?
South Carolina ranks 18th of 24 states. Ohio is highest at $61,440, $18,060 more than the South Carolina median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $44,120 | -5% | 210 |
| Florida | 17 | $43,520 | -6% | 620 |
| South Carolina | 18 | $43,380 | -6% | 1,080 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $41,980 | -9% | 180 |
| Virginia | 20 | $40,770 | -12% | 540 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 24 states with a published figure. See every state.
Does South Carolina pay go further after prices?
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the U.S. average, so the $43,380 median buys about what $46,272 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $46,350 U.S. median. On this measure South Carolina ranks 15th of 24, up from 18th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in South Carolina pay synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Spartanburg, SC is highest at $48,100, 10.9% above the South Carolina median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,100 | 100 |
| Columbia, SC | $46,160 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $41,490 | 170 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in South Carolina is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders work in South Carolina?
BLS counts 1,080 jobs in South Carolina, 8.4% of the 12,850 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 23 states with a published figure. That is 0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in South Carolina, a location quotient of 5.66: the occupation's share of local jobs is 5.66 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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