Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Carolina earn a median of $52,090 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,060; the top 10% earn over $76,850. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in South Carolina
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in South Carolina?
The median is $52,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,060 and the top 10% earn over $76,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.