The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Columbia, SC is $69,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,270.
Pay spans roughly $49,840 at the 10th percentile to $75,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.56 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as plant and system operators, all other in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $69,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.56 |
| 10th percentile | $49,840 |
| 90th percentile | $75,170 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.