Transit Operator Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

Transit Operator Salary in Columbia, SC

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Columbia, SC is $45,711. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,940 to $50,203, with most professionals earning between $36,596 and $54,294.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $36,596 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $40,940 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $45,711 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $50,203 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $54,294 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $40,940 10% $36,596 90% $54,294 75% $50,203 $45,711 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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50203
45711

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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50203
45711
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $40,940 to $50,203 with the average base salary of $45,711. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,940 to $50,203 with the average total cash compensation of $45,711.

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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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