The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in South Carolina is $54,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,950.
Pay spans roughly $46,030 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 $26.03 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as plant and system operators, all other in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $54,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.03 |
| 10th percentile | $46,030 |
| 90th percentile | $75,170 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.