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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in South Carolina
- Greenville$85,870
- Columbia$81,850
- Charleston$79,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $85,870 | $81,580 | $76,150 | $65,861 | 93 |
| Columbia | $81,850 | $79,600 | $67,640 | $63,300 | 94 |
| Charleston | $79,910 | $79,900 | $65,830 | $62,064 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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