The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Columbia, SC is $63,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,740.
Pay spans roughly $49,990 at the 10th percentile to $68,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.62 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $63,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.62 |
| 10th percentile | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $68,760 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.