Mechanical Engineer salary in South Carolina
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in South Carolina is $104,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. South Carolina ranks 18 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$104,580
25th percentile
$84,810
75th percentile
$133,480
90th percentile
$166,340
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Carolina | 5,780 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Carolina | $113,690 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Michigan: median $104,890
- Virginia: median $104,180
- Connecticut: median $105,090
- New Hampshire: median $103,660
- Oregon: median $103,470
- Illinois: median $102,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.