What are the main factors that influence an Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Additive Manufacturing Tech?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Additive Manufacturing Tech roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary?

An Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,265 for beginners, reaching about $40,899 at mid-level, and approach $42,813 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Additive Manufacturing Tech?

Additive Manufacturing Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Additive Manufacturing Tech roles are District of Columbia $49,082, California $48,895, Massachusetts $48,244. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Additive Manufacturing Tech roles make?

Salaries for Additive Manufacturing Tech level roles vary by specialization: VP of Manufacturing: $231,900; Additive Manufacturing Research Engineer: $110,692; Additive Manufacturing Engineer: $90,987; Advanced Manufacturing Tech: $71,932; Manufacturing Tech III: $66,370.

Additive Manufacturing Tech Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Additive Manufacturing Tech make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Additive Manufacturing Tech in South Carolina is $41,537 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,315
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,653 to $46,132
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,117

10% $34,117

50% (Median) $41,537

90% $50,315

Additive Manufacturing Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,132	$3,844	$887	$22
Average	$41,537	$3,461	$799	$20
25th Percentile	$37,653	$3,138	$724	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Additive Manufacturing Tech Salaries

An Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Additive Manufacturing Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Additive Manufacturing Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,265
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,385
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,899
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,685
Expert (over 8 years): $42,813

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Additive Manufacturing Tech	less than 1 year	$39,265
Early Career Level Additive Manufacturing Tech	1-2 years	$39,385
Mid-Level Level Additive Manufacturing Tech	2-4 years	$40,899
Senior-Level Level Additive Manufacturing Tech	5-8 years	$42,685
Expert Level Additive Manufacturing Tech	over 8 years	$42,813

How Do Additive Manufacturing Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Additive Manufacturing Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,082.
California: $48,895.
Massachusetts: $48,244.

District of Columbia $49,082 California $48,895 Massachusetts $48,244 Washington $48,066 New Jersey $48,049 Alaska $47,987 Connecticut $47,375 New York $47,127

Hawaii $46,333 Rhode Island $45,961 Maryland $45,708 Minnesota $45,362 Colorado $45,229 Illinois $45,185 Oregon $45,017 Delaware $44,892

New Hampshire $44,814 Virginia $44,640 Pennsylvania $44,130 Nevada $43,873 North Dakota $43,789 Michigan $43,656 Wisconsin $43,607 Vermont $43,509

Texas $43,239 Maine $43,221 Arizona $43,195 Ohio $43,164 Georgia $42,756 Indiana $42,552 Wyoming $42,512 Utah $42,450

Iowa $42,423 Kansas $42,211 Louisiana $42,148 North Carolina $42,126 Missouri $42,117 Florida $41,945 Montana $41,851 Nebraska $41,763

Kentucky $41,714 South Carolina $41,537 Tennessee $41,426 Idaho $41,382 New Mexico $41,058 Oklahoma $40,987 Alabama $40,726 South Dakota $40,287

Arkansas $40,047 West Virginia $39,919 Mississippi $39,533

Top Paying Cities for Additive Manufacturing Tech

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $41,386
Boiling Springs: $41,388
Arcadia: $41,386

Spartanburg, SC $41,386

Boiling Springs, SC $41,388

Arcadia, SC $41,386

Buffalo, SC $41,192

Campobello, SC $41,105

Chesnee, SC $41,274

Clifton, SC $41,381

Clinton, SC $40,729

Converse, SC $41,391

Cowpens, SC $41,331

Cross Anchor, SC $41,099

Cross Hill, SC $40,372

Drayton, SC $41,387

Duncan, SC $41,285

Enoree, SC $41,113

Fairforest, SC $41,386

Fingerville, SC $41,233

Gaffney, SC $41,441

Glendale, SC $41,397

Alcolu, SC $39,219

Ballentine, SC $40,906

Bamberg, SC $40,008

Batesburg, SC $40,526

Bethune, SC $40,109

Bishopville, SC $39,674

Blackstock, SC $41,184

Blair, SC $40,900

Blythewood, SC $40,843

Bowman, SC $40,005

Camden, SC $40,351

Cameron, SC $39,926

Carlisle, SC $41,035

Cassatt, SC $40,092

Cayce, SC $40,943

Chapin, SC $40,763

Chappells, SC $40,218

Cope, SC $40,133

Cordova, SC $40,239

Dalzell, SC $39,568

Davis Station, SC $39,558

Denmark, SC $40,103

Eastover, SC $40,429

Elgin, SC $40,740

Elliott, SC $39,533

Elloree, SC $39,946

Eutawville, SC $40,174

Gable, SC $39,221

Gadsden, SC $40,432

Gaston, SC $40,849

Gilbert, SC $40,710

Great Falls, SC $41,460

Greeleyville, SC $39,666

Heath Springs, SC $41,177

Holly Hill, SC $40,113

Hopkins, SC $40,820

Horatio, SC $40,088

Irmo, SC $40,852

Jenkinsville, SC $40,831

Kershaw, SC $40,430

Lamar, SC $39,704

Leesville, SC $40,636

Lexington, SC $40,888

Liberty Hill, SC $40,894

Little Mountain, SC $40,736

Lugoff, SC $40,554

Lydia, SC $39,751

Lynchburg, SC $39,420

Ehrhardt, SC $39,758

Lodge, SC $39,767

Mc Bee, SC $40,150

Manning, SC $39,426

Mayesville, SC $39,242

Monetta, SC $40,483

Neeses, SC $40,423

Newberry, SC $40,469

New Zion, SC $39,359

North, SC $40,511

Norway, SC $40,198

Olanta, SC $39,616

Orangeburg, SC $40,135

Peak, SC $40,804

Pelion, SC $40,685

Pinewood, SC $39,542

New Ellenton, SC $40,827

Allendale, SC $40,070

Barnwell, SC $40,274

Hilda, SC $40,146

Bath, SC $41,023

Blackville, SC $40,153

Bradley, SC $40,295

Clarks Hill, SC $40,878

Clearwater, SC $41,023

Edgefield, SC $40,690

Elko, SC $40,357

Fairfax, SC $39,939

Gloverville, SC $40,993

Graniteville, SC $40,972

Jackson, SC $40,962

Johnston, SC $40,606

Langley, SC $41,012

Mc Cormick, SC $40,390

Martin, SC $40,148

Modoc, SC $40,727

Montmorenci, SC $40,747

Mount Carmel, SC $40,111

North Augusta, SC $41,023

Beech Island, SC $41,023

Olar, SC $39,981

Parksville, SC $40,654

Plum Branch, SC $40,611

Sycamore, SC $39,967

Trenton, SC $40,803

Troy, SC $40,499

Ulmer, SC $39,959

Vaucluse, SC $40,943

Warrenville, SC $40,985

Williston, SC $40,465

Windsor, SC $40,589

Beaufort, SC $40,646

Ladys Island, SC $40,505

Okatie, SC $40,858

Bluffton, SC $41,033

Brunson, SC $39,823

Coosawhatchie, SC $40,546

Crocketville, SC $39,934

Dale, SC $40,406

Daufuskie Island, SC $41,068

Early Branch, SC $40,176

Estill, SC $40,152

Saint Helena Island, SC $40,588

Furman, SC $40,260

Garnett, SC $40,449

Gifford, SC $40,010

Hampton, SC $39,993

Hilton Head Island, SC $40,878

Hardeeville, SC $41,126

Islandton, SC $39,839

Lobeco, SC $40,432

Luray, SC $39,859

Miley, SC $39,794

Pineland, SC $40,477

Port Royal, SC $40,690

Ridgeland, SC $40,713

Scotia, SC $40,267

Seabrook, SC $40,391

Sheldon, SC $40,588

Tillman, SC $40,670

Varnville, SC $40,087

Yemassee, SC $40,220

Clemson, SC $40,714

Cleveland, SC $40,783

Conestee, SC $41,024

Donalds, SC $40,681

Inman, SC $41,288

Joanna, SC $40,594

Jonesville, SC $41,305

Kinards, SC $40,312

Landrum, SC $40,853

Laurens, SC $40,726

Lockhart, SC $41,317

Lyman, SC $41,152

Mayo, SC $41,322

Moore, SC $41,382

Mountville, SC $40,431

Pacolet, SC $41,330

Pacolet Mills, SC $41,339

Pauline, SC $41,302

Reidville, SC $41,262

Roebuck, SC $41,367

Startex, SC $41,362

Una, SC $41,386

Union, SC $41,155

Waterloo, SC $40,521

Wellford, SC $41,351

White Stone, SC $41,393

Woodruff, SC $41,216

Charleston, SC $42,095

Charleston Afb, SC $42,095

North Charleston, SC $42,095

Hanahan, SC $42,095

Adams Run, SC $41,449

Awendaw, SC $41,720

Bethera, SC $41,270

Bonneau, SC $40,845

Branchville, SC $39,948

Canadys, SC $40,382

Cordesville, SC $41,500

Cottageville, SC $41,160

Cross, SC $40,371

Dorchester, SC $40,750

Edisto Island, SC $41,327

Due West, SC $40,514

Easley, SC $40,962

Fair Play, SC $40,410

Fountain Inn, SC $40,922

Gray Court, SC $40,853

Greenwood, SC $40,380

Greer, SC $41,006

Hodges, SC $40,500

Honea Path, SC $40,764

Iva, SC $40,380

La France, SC $40,749

Liberty, SC $40,855

Long Creek, SC $40,167

Lowndesville, SC $40,395

Marietta, SC $40,852

Mauldin, SC $41,007

Mountain Rest, SC $40,264

Newry, SC $40,642

Ninety Six, SC $40,328

Norris, SC $40,792

Pelzer, SC $40,912

Pendleton, SC $40,769

Pickens, SC $40,812

Seneca, SC $40,633

Piedmont, SC $40,976

Richland, SC $40,511

Salem, SC $40,551

Sandy Springs, SC $40,715

Simpsonville, SC $40,944

Six Mile, SC $40,710

Slater, SC $40,909

Starr, SC $40,558

Sunset, SC $40,676

Tamassee, SC $40,369

Taylors, SC $40,973

Tigerville, SC $40,900

Townville, SC $40,581

Travelers Rest, SC $40,901

Walhalla, SC $40,456

Ware Shoals, SC $40,742

Westminster, SC $40,340

West Union, SC $40,563

Williamston, SC $40,862

Blacksburg, SC $41,824

Bowling Green, SC $42,412

Catawba, SC $42,451

Chester, SC $41,854

Fort Mill, SC $42,432

Chesterfield, SC $40,188

Clover, SC $42,435

Edgemoor, SC $42,440

Fort Lawn, SC $42,057

Hickory Grove, SC $41,545

Jefferson, SC $40,335

Lancaster, SC $41,860

Lando, SC $42,373

Mc Connells, SC $42,234

Mount Croghan, SC $40,392

Pageland, SC $41,102

Richburg, SC $42,026

Rock Hill, SC $42,720

Ruby, SC $40,302

Sharon, SC $41,699

Smyrna, SC $41,754

Van Wyck, SC $42,399

York, SC $42,334

Aiken, SC $40,792

Folly Beach, SC $42,095

Walterboro, SC $40,424

Williams, SC $39,975

Florence, SC $39,870

Andrews, SC $39,944

Aynor, SC $39,834

Bennettsville, SC $39,736

Blenheim, SC $39,786

Cades, SC $39,522

Centenary, SC $39,702

Cheraw, SC $40,156

Clio, SC $39,725

Conway, SC $39,832

Coward, SC $39,787

Darlington, SC $39,861

Dillon, SC $39,730

Effingham, SC $39,851

Fork, SC $39,719

Galivants Ferry, SC $39,826

Green Sea, SC $39,773

Gresham, SC $39,741

Hamer, SC $39,791

Hartsville, SC $39,881

Hemingway, SC $39,799

Johnsonville, SC $39,651

Kingstree, SC $39,828

Lake City, SC $39,616

Lake View, SC $39,795

Lane, SC $39,909

Latta, SC $39,784

Little River, SC $40,046

Little Rock, SC $39,764

Longs, SC $39,928

Loris, SC $39,816

Mc Coll, SC $39,899

Marion, SC $39,755

Myrtle Beach, SC $39,936

Minturn, SC $39,733

Mullins, SC $39,732

Murrells Inlet, SC $39,840

Nesmith, SC $39,779

Nichols, SC $39,761

North Myrtle Beach, SC $40,037

Pamplico, SC $39,747

Patrick, SC $40,133

Pawleys Island, SC $39,773

Rains, SC $39,743

Salters, SC $39,913

Scranton, SC $39,718

Sellers, SC $39,773

Society Hill, SC $39,757

Tatum, SC $39,886

Wallace, SC $40,018

Greenville, SC $41,023

Abbeville, SC $40,352

Anderson, SC $40,738

Belton, SC $40,796

Calhoun Falls, SC $40,196

Central, SC $40,751

Georgetown, SC $39,907

Goose Creek, SC $41,989

Green Pond, SC $40,855

Grover, SC $40,355

Harleyville, SC $40,262

Hollywood, SC $41,661

Huger, SC $41,592

Isle Of Palms, SC $42,087

Jacksonboro, SC $41,133

Jamestown, SC $40,995

Johns Island, SC $42,095

Ladson, SC $41,886

Mc Clellanville, SC $41,026

Moncks Corner, SC $41,292

Mount Pleasant, SC $42,095

Pineville, SC $40,034

Pinopolis, SC $40,827

Ravenel, SC $41,922

Reevesville, SC $40,059

Ridgeville, SC $41,332

Round O, SC $40,991

Ruffin, SC $40,040

Russellville, SC $40,181

Saint George, SC $40,295

Saint Stephen, SC $40,188

Smoaks, SC $39,947

Sullivans Island, SC $42,095

Summerville, SC $41,565

Wadmalaw Island, SC $41,854

Pomaria, SC $40,788

Gramling, SC $41,125

Prosperity, SC $40,659

Rembert, SC $39,913

Ridge Spring, SC $40,574

Ridgeway, SC $40,792

Rion, SC $40,854

Rowesville, SC $40,054

Saint Matthews, SC $40,300

Salley, SC $40,463

Saluda, SC $40,329

Santee, SC $40,102

Sardinia, SC $39,377

Silverstreet, SC $40,266

Springfield, SC $40,358

State Park, SC $40,942

Summerton, SC $39,751

Sumter, SC $39,196

Shaw A F B, SC $39,476

Swansea, SC $40,720

Timmonsville, SC $39,814

Turbeville, SC $39,393

Vance, SC $40,127

Wagener, SC $40,472

Ward, SC $40,481

Wedgefield, SC $39,662

West Columbia, SC $40,943

Westville, SC $40,427

White Rock, SC $40,808

Whitmire, SC $40,494

Winnsboro, SC $40,955

Columbia, SC $40,943

Additive Manufacturing Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Additive Manufacturing Tech roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Durable, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Additive Manufacturing Tech positions in Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Additive Manufacturing Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Additive Manufacturing Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable	$45,690	$22.0	10%

Additive Manufacturing Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Additive Manufacturing Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,653

Average $41,537/year

$46,132

$3,138

Average $3,461/month

$3,844

$724

Average $799/week

$887

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,132	$3,844	$887	$22
Average	$41,537	$3,461	$799	$20
25th Percentile	$37,653	$3,138	$724	$18

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