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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,150 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 140
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $45,150
    75th
    $50,630
    90th
    $59,560

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,490
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Northeastern South Carolina is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina 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 Northeastern South Carolina is 22.5% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.