Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Carolina earn a median salary of $48,995 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.9% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 2,420 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $41,900 to $54,400 depending on location.
$48,995
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$54,400
Highest paying metro
$41,900
Lowest paying metro
2,420
Employed in South Carolina
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inWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $54,400 | $43,220 | $66,740 | 380 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $52,030 | $44,130 | $66,300 | 210 |
| Florence, SC | $51,850 | $38,620 | $62,430 | 100 |
| Columbia, SC | $51,630 | $44,270 | $59,700 | 390 |
| Charleston, SC | $49,040 | $45,670 | $62,330 | 440 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,980 | $46,420 | $60,760 | 250 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $48,640 | $38,670 | $63,140 | 200 |
| Southern South Carolina | $48,250 | $38,260 | $59,340 | 100 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $47,080 | $39,650 | $62,910 | 150 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $45,150 | $34,930 | $50,630 | 140 |
| Sumter, SC | $41,900 | $38,470 | $52,280 | 60 |