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How much does a gas plant operator make in Spartanburg?

$79,170a year

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $38.06 an hour or $6,598 a month.

Hourly
$38.06
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
41 of 51
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,060Median: $79,170Highest 10%: $96,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,060$21.18
25th$50,630$24.34
Median$79,170$38.06
75th$88,850$42.72
90th$96,480$46.38

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for gas plant operators.

Charlotte, NC$89,140
Greenville, SC$57,080
Gas Plant Operator salary in South Carolina Gas Plant Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,810
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 gas plant operator make an hour in Spartanburg?

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $38.06 ($79,170 a year).

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

No: $79,170 against $87,820 nationally, 10% less.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $67,580, so Spartanburg pays 17% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for gas plant operator pay?

41 of 51 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,480 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.