Wastewater Operator Salary in Charleston, South Carolina

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How much does a Wastewater Operator make in Charleston, SC? The average Wastewater Operator salary in Charleston, SC is $56,445 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,264 and $67,041. 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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Industrial Wastewater Operator
Operational Technical Services - Fort Smith , AR
Industrial Wastewater Operator SALARY: $19/ - $25/hr LOCATION: Sebastian County, Arkansas SCHEDULE: Third shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Preventative Maintenance and Repair (Oil ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
Valley Queen Cheese Factory - Odessa , MN
Obtain and maintain Level II Wastewater Treatment Operator's License. Competencies * Technical Capacity * Problem Solving/Analysis * Communication Proficiency * Computer Skills * Time Management ...
Talroo / Jobs2Careers - 6 days ago
WASTEWATER OPERATOR 1st Shift
JBS USA - Tolleson , AZ
... wastewater pre-treatment and #2 Tallow recovery operation Promptly troubleshoot; process, instrumentation, data, and mechanical problems Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration Document ...
Careersinfood.com - 88 days ago
Wastewater Plant Operator (SkillBridge)
North Texas Municipal Water District - Wylie , TX
Wastewater Plant Operator II Section 1 - Position Summary Under the direction of a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator(s), and/or the Plant Supervisor (depending on the size and scope of the facility ...
LinkedIn - 49 days ago
Maintenance/Public Works Supervisor - 54,083-64,577/yr DOE
CITY OF BIRD ISLAND - Bird Island , MN
The ideal candidate will hold both a Class C Water and Class D Wastewater operators license. The current annual salary range is $54,083-$64,577 with benefits. To learn more about the position, and to ...
Recruitology - 4 days ago
O&M Technician
Planet Forward - Jackson , MS
Obtain and maintain minimum water / wastewater operator state certification. * Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment ...
LinkedIn - 26 days ago

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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

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

Wastewater Operator Salary in popular cities: Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

Skills associated with Wastewater Operator: Regulatory Compliance, Action!

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