Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$52,090

per year

Hourly Rate

$25.05

per hour

Employment

2,650

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-13.2%

National: $60,020

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,020, South Carolina pays 13.2% LESS for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$56,620

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$39,060

25th

$45,810

Median

$52,090

75th

$63,370

90th

$76,850

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