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How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Florence?

$59,840a year

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,987 a month.

Hourly
$28.77
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
183 of 367
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,190Median: $59,840Highest 10%: $71,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,190$19.32
25th$48,080$23.12
Median$59,840$28.77
75th$67,840$32.62
90th$71,560$34.40

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

Greenville, SC$61,660
Spartanburg, SC$61,240
Charlotte, NC$58,600
Columbia, SC$55,070
Charleston, SC$51,790
Myrtle Beach, SC$50,270
Augusta, GA$49,740
Hilton Head Island, SC$48,650
Sumter, SC$45,930
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator salary in South Carolina Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,560
Machinist$56,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,140
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,960
Grinding$47,380
Inspector$47,280
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,880
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,080
Production Worker$45,650
Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Florence?

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $28.77 ($59,840 a year).

Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Florence than the national average?

Yes: $59,840 against $60,020 nationally, 0% more.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $52,090, so Florence pays 15% more.

Where does Florence rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?

183 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Florence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,560 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.