Explore PROfessions in South Carolina
CNC Operator
10% highest earners:
$66,470
$66,470
Median Annual Wage:
$45,500
$45,500
Machinist
10% highest earners:
$71,450
$71,450
Median Annual Wage:
$53,040
$53,040
Automation & Robotics
10% highest earners:
$87,090
$87,090
Median Annual Wage:
$68,940
$68,940
Lineman
10% highest earners:
$100,340
$100,340
Median Annual Wage:
$75,010
$75,010
Electrician
10% highest earners:
$76,230
$76,230
Median Annual Wage:
$58,260
$58,260
Forestry Technician
10% highest earners:
$80,450
$80,450
Median Annual Wage:
$48,260
$48,260
Commercial Truck Driver
10% highest earners:
$75,360
$75,360
Median Annual Wage:
$57,440
$57,440
HVACR Technician
10% highest earners:
$72,460
$72,460
Median Annual Wage:
$55,260
$55,260
Heavy Equipment Operator
10% highest earners:
$61,020
$61,020
Median Annual Wage:
$47,480
$47,480
Construction Services
10% highest earners:
$62,910
$62,910
Median Annual Wage:
$41,310
$41,310
Tool & Die Maker
10% highest earners:
$80,860
$80,860
Median Annual Wage:
$66,300
$66,300
Plumber
10% highest earners:
$77,660
$77,660
Median Annual Wage:
$54,840
$54,840
Fiber Optic Technician
10% highest earners:
$80,330
$80,330
Median Annual Wage:
$56,090
$56,090
Diesel Technician
10% highest earners:
$71,910
$71,910
Median Annual Wage:
$52,430
$52,430
CAD/CAM Drafter
10% highest earners:
$120,670
$120,670
Median Annual Wage:
$66,450
$66,450
Welder
10% highest earners:
$66,160
$66,160
Median Annual Wage:
$49,120
$49,120
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