Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in South Carolina earn a median salary of $46,619 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 7,170 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $40,520 to $49,080 depending on location.
$46,619
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$49,080
Highest paying metro
$40,520
Lowest paying metro
7,170
Employed in South Carolina
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter, SC | $49,080 | $45,500 | $50,190 | 230 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $48,480 | $42,790 | $56,890 | 300 |
| Charleston, SC | $48,320 | $45,560 | $59,430 | 1,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,730 | $41,780 | $53,520 | 1,050 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $47,690 | $42,430 | $56,520 | 730 |
| Columbia, SC | $47,160 | $40,600 | $50,790 | 1,100 |
| Southern South Carolina | $46,220 | $38,720 | $48,730 | 330 |
| Florence, SC | $46,100 | $39,690 | $54,580 | 280 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,820 | $39,820 | $49,320 | 970 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $45,690 | $38,090 | $49,830 | 390 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $40,520 | $36,500 | $48,610 | 390 |