Food Preparation Workers Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$32,180

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.47

per hour

Employment

14,460

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-8.9%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, South Carolina pays 8.9% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,978

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

47%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$22,990

25th

$27,860

Median

$32,180

75th

$36,970

90th

$40,370

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).