Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in South Carolina
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in South Carolina earn an average of $51,640 a year. That is $14,650 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $55,090.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,290 | $31.87 |
| South Carolina | $51,640 | $24.83 |
| North Carolina | $52,310 | $25.15 |
| Georgia | $49,660 | $23.88 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Construction Laborers$45,470
- Electricians$59,030
- Carpenters$55,350
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,890
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42,050
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54,150
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in South Carolina?
The average is $51,640 a year, and the median is $48,940. That is $14,650 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $66,290.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$24.83 an hour on average; the median is $23.53.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($55,090), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($54,890). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($48,590).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.