Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$49,480
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,800
Entry Level (10th)
$36,030
Top Earners (90th)
$72,430
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $8,780 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 1.234 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 1.5).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |