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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Spartanburg?

$68,810a year

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $33.08 an hour or $5,734 a month.

Hourly
$33.08
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
16 of 28
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,170Median: $68,810Highest 10%: $72,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,170$23.16
25th$59,320$28.52
Median$68,810$33.08
75th$68,810$33.08
90th$72,000$34.62

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators.

Charleston, SC$67,540
Greenville, SC$60,430
Chemical Plant and System Operator salary in South Carolina Chemical Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Gas Plant Operator$79,170
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$61,940
Tool and Die Maker$61,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Machinist$60,060
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$59,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,170
Grinding$55,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,810
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Spartanburg?

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $33.08 ($68,810 a year).

Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Spartanburg than the national average?

No: $68,810 against $78,120 nationally, 12% less.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $68,510, so Spartanburg pays 0% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?

16 of 28 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Spartanburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.