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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina earned a median of $48,100 a year ($23.12 an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $50,620; 13,420 were employed there, ranking #41 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $48,100 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,420 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.12 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $37,430 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $63,610 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $78,030 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 13,420 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.824 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.29 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.