Power Plant Operators Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #47 of 49 · SC
18.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,990 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $79,900
Employment 680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,880P25 $67,640 Median $79,900P75 $94,320P90 $100,200
About 80% of power plant operatorss in South Carolina earn between $58,880 and $100,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean power plant operators salary in South Carolina is $80,990, about 18.8% below the U.S. average ($99,790). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $81,580 | $85,870 | 60 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,210 | $80,770 | 70 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,900 | $79,910 | 150 |
| Columbia, SC | $79,600 | $81,850 | 150 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $74,660 | $74,400 | 70 |