Power Plant Operators Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$79,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$38.41

per hour

Employment

680

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-21.7%

National: $102,040

📊 Compared to the national median of $102,040, South Carolina pays 21.7% LESS for Power Plant Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$86,848

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

19%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$58,880

25th

$67,640

Median

$79,900

75th

$94,320

90th

$100,200

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