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How much does an Utility Plant Operator I make in South Carolina? The average Utility Plant Operator I salary in South Carolina is $67,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $56,400 and $82,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Utility Plant Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Utility Plant Operator I Salary $46,476 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Utility Plant Operator I Salary $56,400 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Utility Plant Operator I Salary $67,300 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Utility Plant Operator I Salary $82,800 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Utility Plant Operator I Salary $96,912 SC March 26, 2024
25% $56,400 10% $46,476 90% $96,912 75% $82,800 $67,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Utility Plant Operator I controls and repairs power generating facilities and systems to produce bioenergy, hydro, nuclear, solar, thermal or wind power, etc. May require an associate's degree. Monitors and maintains plant equipment to ensure that power plant power delivery operations function within specification. Being an Utility Plant Operator I typically reports to a supervisor. Being an Utility Plant Operator I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Utility Plant Operator I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Utility Plant Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $67,576 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $65,723 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $67,291 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $65,794 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $63,727 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $65,438 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $65,794 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $64,725 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $67,006 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $67,220 Date Updated March 26, 2024