Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in South Carolina
Chemical Plant and System Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $68,510 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,080; the top 10% earn over $75,120. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $68,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,080 and the top 10% earn over $75,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 35 (−12% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.