Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn a median of $56,240 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,040
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,700; the top 10% earn over $72,590. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near South Carolina
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- Chemical Plant and System Operators$68,510 median in South Carolina
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- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47,000 median in South Carolina
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in South Carolina
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in South Carolina?
The median is $56,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,700 and the top 10% earn over $72,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 47 (−3% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.