Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary in South Carolina
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $118,620 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($122,890)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 5
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,820; the top 10% earn over $126,790. Nationally the range is $98,640 to $149,310.
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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do nuclear power reactor operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $118,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,820 and the top 10% earn over $126,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for nuclear power reactor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 5 (−3% vs. the national median of $122,890). Living costs are not included.