The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $64,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,280.
Pay spans roughly $47,830 at the 10th percentile to $73,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.04 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Charleston-North Charleston, SC.
| Median (annual) | $64,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.04 |
| 10th percentile | $47,830 |
| 90th percentile | $73,700 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.