Biomass Plant Technicians Salary in South Carolina
Biomass Plant Technicians in South Carolina earn a median of $79,900 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,880; the top 10% earn over $100,200. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$58,160 median in South Carolina
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$56,060 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Gas Plant Operators$67,580 median in South Carolina
- Power Plant Operators$79,900 median in South Carolina
- Nuclear Technicians$108,490 median in South Carolina
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52,090 median in South Carolina
Biomass Plant Technicians pay in South Carolina
How much do biomass plant technicians make in South Carolina?
The median is $79,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,880 and the top 10% earn over $100,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for biomass plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−22% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.