The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in South Carolina is $61,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,140.
Pay spans roughly $45,380 at the 10th percentile to $72,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.37 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as chemical plant and system operators in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $61,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.37 |
| 10th percentile | $45,380 |
| 90th percentile | $72,560 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.