Power Plant Operator Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does a Power Plant Operator make in Columbia, SC? The average Power Plant Operator salary in Columbia, SC is $69,027 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,820 and $84,860. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Power Plant Operator
Sprung Services - Shakopee , MN
Experience with logistics, operations, boiler, and/or turbine generator operating systems * Biomass power plant experience Responsibilities Include: * Operate and maintain air compressors, turbines ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Asphalt Plant Operator
Grand River Construction - Glenwood Springs , CO
Asphalt Plant Operator GRAND RIVER CONSTRUCTION • 1-3 years' experience operating a hot mix plant • Valid Driver License and Drug Screen required • Positive work history and a reliable ...
Recruitology - 6 days ago
Pyrolysis Plant Operator
Endeavour. Inspired Infrastructure. - Rosamond , CA
Endeavour's Pact group has an exciting opportunity for a Pyrolysis Pilot Plant Operator. We are currently operating a small pilot plant to convert End of Life plastics to alternative fuels via ...
LinkedIn - 68 days ago
Operations Manager
Relate Search - Hobbs , NM
... power plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in optimizing plant performance, leading a team of operators ...
LinkedIn - 19 days ago
Vice President-Operations ( UPS/Power Electronics)
Vida Group International - Denver , CO
Develops and recommends the annual operating and capital budgets for the operation of the Plant and ... on UPS, Power Systems, Power Electronics manufacturing environment Minimum of 10 years of ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Project Development Engineer
Middle River Power - Phoenix , AZ
... power generation plant development. Assist with developing and maintaining project budgets and ... Interface with operating power generation facilities to optimize the functionality of all new ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Operator in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Power Plant Operator ranges from $57,820 to $84,860 with the average base salary of $69,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,453 to $89,483 with the average total cash compensation of $72,896.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Power Plant Operator: Maintenance

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