Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in South Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$47,480
$22.83/hr
Salary Range
$36,970 – $61,020
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
8,430
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$52,176
real purchasing power
19.1% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,970 (entry)$47,480 (median)$61,020 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter | $49,080 | 230 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $48,480 | 300 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $48,320 | 1,400 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $47,730 | 1,050 |
| Spartanburg | $47,690 | 730 |
| Columbia | $47,160 | 1,100 |
| Florence | $46,100 | 280 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $45,820 | 970 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.