Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$48,940

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.53

per hour

Employment

8,160

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-18.2%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, South Carolina pays 18.2% LESS for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,196

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$38,720

25th

$44,960

Median

$48,940

75th

$57,780

90th

$64,330

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