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

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

Median annual salary $48,250 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $59,340
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $48,250
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $59,340

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,250
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $56,300
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Southern South Carolina is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

    Is Southern 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 Southern South Carolina is 17.2% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.