Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$47,480
National Median
$58,710
Employment
8,430
Entry Level (10th)
$36,970
Top Earners (90th)
$61,020
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $11,230 less than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 3.71 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 1.22).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $96,980 | 11,690 |
| California | $89,120 | 36,040 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 | 6,450 |
| New York | $80,260 | 14,700 |
| Washington | $79,190 | 9,070 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 | 8,290 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 | 850 |
| Alaska | $75,000 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 10,360 |
| Nevada | $72,780 | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 | 8,320 |
| Indiana | $72,370 | 11,230 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 | 560 |
| Oregon | $68,210 | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $63,560 | 3,880 |
| New Hampshire | $62,770 | 1,530 |
| North Dakota | $62,760 | 4,690 |
| Michigan | $62,550 | 9,420 |