South Carolina

Power Plant Operators Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$80,990
-19.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.94
 
10th Percentile
$58,880
Entry level
90th Percentile
$100,200
Senior level
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Salary Range

Power Plant Operators in South Carolina earn between $58,880 and $100,200, with a mean of $80,990. The national average for this role is $99,929.

$80,990 mean
10th Percentile$58,88090th Percentile$100,200

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$80,990
National Average$99,929
Washington$128,230
New Jersey$120,430
Hawaii$119,700
North Dakota$116,410
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.