SOC 51-8092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Plant Operators — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Greenville, SC is $57,080 a year, 35.0% under the national median of $87,820 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Greenville, SC is $57,080 a year, 35.0% under the national median of $87,820 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,980 and $78,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,870 and the ninetieth at $88,390.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Columbia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 235th of 507 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,870 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $46,980 | −46.5% |
| Median (50th) | $57,080 | −35.0% |
| 75th | $78,740 | −10.3% |
| 90th | $88,390 | +0.6% |
| Mean | $63,350 | −27.9% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $81,960 | 40 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $79,170 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $57,080 goes as far as $60,918 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,918US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,080 a year, 35.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,870 to $88,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $81,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Plant Operators in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $57,080, or $27.44 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $87,820, so pay in Greenville, SC is 35.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greenville, SC earns more than $88,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbia, at $81,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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