State Summary

Welders in South Carolina can expect to earn the 30th highest average salaries in the United States, at $40,840 per year, or roughly $15.71 an hour. This hourly rate is calculated using a common schedule of 10-hour shifts, working 5 days a week. However, hours will vary from role to role, and overtime work is common. There are around 6,260 currently employed welders in South Carolina, with 22 welding schools available to help you get started in the industry.