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How much does a gas plant operator make in Greenville?

$57,080a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $27.44 an hour or $4,757 a month.

Hourly
$27.44
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among cities
51 of 51
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,870Median: $57,080Highest 10%: $88,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,870$22.05
25th$46,980$22.59
Median$57,080$27.44
75th$78,740$37.86
90th$88,390$42.50

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Charlotte, NC$89,140
Spartanburg, SC$79,170
Gas Plant Operator salary in South Carolina Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$81,580
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
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Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Greenville?

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $27.44 ($57,080 a year).

Do gas plant operators make more in Greenville than the national average?

No: $57,080 against $87,820 nationally, 35% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $67,580, so Greenville pays 16% less.

Where does Greenville rank for gas plant operator pay?

51 of 51 metro areas with data.

How much does a gas plant operator make starting out in Greenville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,390 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.