Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $60,430 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $72,350
Employed locally 100
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $65,850
    90th
    $72,350

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $117,430
    North Dakota $112,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Wyoming $104,420
    Lake Charles, LA $102,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150

    Nearby metros — Chemical Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Spartanburg, SC $66,640
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $64,560
    Columbia, SC $63,690
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,380
    Wisconsin $51,000

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,940
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,180
    Machinists$56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Greenville, SC is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Greenville, SC is 17.8% below the national median of $73,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Greenville?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.