Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $48,640 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 200
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $63,140

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Nearby metros — Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $69,740
    Wisconsin $62,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,400
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,120
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,140
    Bakers$30,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Myrtle Beach, SC is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.56 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 16.5% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.