Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in South Carolina
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in South Carolina earn an average of $55,910 a year. That is $6,630 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540. The best-paying metro area is Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC at $59,760.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,540 | $30.07 |
| South Carolina | $55,910 | $26.88 |
| North Carolina | $54,620 | $26.26 |
| Georgia | $51,630 | $24.82 |
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Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in South Carolina?
The average is $55,910 a year, and the median is $52,090. That is $6,630 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $62,540.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$26.88 an hour on average; the median is $25.05.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ($59,760), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($58,850). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Sumter, SC ($46,670).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #34 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.