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Materials Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$129,410
- Charleston$124,490
- Greenville$114,010
- Spartanburg$100,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $129,410 | $121,290 | $78,990 | $93,941 | 94 |
| Charleston | $124,490 | $131,080 | $109,290 | $90,835 | 101 |
| Greenville | $114,010 | $106,580 | $91,140 | $84,062 | 93 |
| Spartanburg | $100,580 | $96,610 | $86,200 | $75,314 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Materials Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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