How much does a Bobcat Operator make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bobcat Operator in Columbia, SC is $74,105. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,331 to $82,425, with most professionals earning between $59,253 and $89,999.

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Bobcat Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $59,253 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $66,331 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $74,105 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $82,425 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bobcat Operator Salary $89,999 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $66,331 10% $59,253 90% $89,999 75% $82,425 $74,105 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Bobcat Operator

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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