Computer Operator Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Computer Operator make in South Carolina?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Operator in South Carolina is $47,289 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Computer Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,004
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,720 to $52,374
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,560

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Computer Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,374	$4,364	$1,007	$25
Average	$47,289	$3,941	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,720	$3,560	$822	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Operator Salaries

A Computer Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,915
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,795
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,820
Expert (over 8 years): $104,885

Levels	Salary
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$46,915
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$58,795
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$65,231
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$87,820
Computer ... Level Computer Operator	$104,885

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How Do Computer Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Computer Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,879.
California: $55,667.
Massachusetts: $54,925.

District of Columbia $55,879 California $55,667 Massachusetts $54,925 Washington $54,723 New Jersey $54,703 Alaska $54,632 Connecticut $53,935 New York $53,653

Hawaii $52,749 Rhode Island $52,326 Maryland $52,038 Minnesota $51,644 Colorado $51,493 Illinois $51,442 Oregon $51,251 Delaware $51,109

New Hampshire $51,020 Virginia $50,822 Pennsylvania $50,241 Nevada $49,948 North Dakota $49,853 Michigan $49,701 Wisconsin $49,646 Vermont $49,535

Texas $49,227 Maine $49,207 Arizona $49,176 Ohio $49,141 Georgia $48,677 Indiana $48,445 Wyoming $48,399 Utah $48,328

Iowa $48,298 Kansas $48,056 Louisiana $47,985 North Carolina $47,960 Missouri $47,950 Florida $47,753 Montana $47,647 Nebraska $47,546

Kentucky $47,491 South Carolina $47,289 Tennessee $47,163 Idaho $47,112 New Mexico $46,744 Oklahoma $46,663 Alabama $46,365 South Dakota $45,866

Arkansas $45,593 West Virginia $45,447 Mississippi $45,008

Top Paying Cities for Computer Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $47,117
Boiling Springs: $47,119
Arcadia: $47,117

Spartanburg, SC $47,117 Boiling Springs, SC $47,119 Arcadia, SC $47,117 Buffalo, SC $46,897 Campobello, SC $46,797 Chesnee, SC $46,990 Clifton, SC $47,111 Clinton, SC $46,369

Converse, SC $47,123 Cowpens, SC $47,055 Cross Anchor, SC $46,790 Cross Hill, SC $45,963 Drayton, SC $47,118 Duncan, SC $47,002 Enoree, SC $46,807 Fairforest, SC $47,117

Fingerville, SC $46,943 Gaffney, SC $47,180 Glendale, SC $47,129 Alcolu, SC $44,650 Ballentine, SC $46,571 Bamberg, SC $45,549 Batesburg, SC $46,139 Bethune, SC $45,664

Bishopville, SC $45,169 Blackstock, SC $46,888 Blair, SC $46,564 Blythewood, SC $46,499 Bowman, SC $45,545 Camden, SC $45,939 Cameron, SC $45,455 Carlisle, SC $46,717

Cassatt, SC $45,644 Cayce, SC $46,613 Chapin, SC $46,408 Chappells, SC $45,787 Cope, SC $45,690 Cordova, SC $45,811 Dalzell, SC $45,047 Davis Station, SC $45,036

Denmark, SC $45,656 Eastover, SC $46,028 Elgin, SC $46,381 Elliott, SC $45,007 Elloree, SC $45,478 Eutawville, SC $45,737 Gable, SC $44,652 Gadsden, SC $46,031

Gaston, SC $46,506 Gilbert, SC $46,348 Great Falls, SC $47,202 Greeleyville, SC $45,159 Heath Springs, SC $46,879 Holly Hill, SC $45,668 Hopkins, SC $46,473 Horatio, SC $45,639

Irmo, SC $46,509 Jenkinsville, SC $46,485 Kershaw, SC $46,029 Lamar, SC $45,202 Leesville, SC $46,264 Lexington, SC $46,550 Liberty Hill, SC $46,558 Little Mountain, SC $46,377

Lugoff, SC $46,169 Lydia, SC $45,256 Lynchburg, SC $44,879 Ehrhardt, SC $45,264 Lodge, SC $45,274 Mc Bee, SC $45,710 Manning, SC $44,885 Mayesville, SC $44,677

Monetta, SC $46,090 Neeses, SC $46,021 Newberry, SC $46,073 New Zion, SC $44,810 North, SC $46,121 Norway, SC $45,765 Olanta, SC $45,102 Orangeburg, SC $45,692

Peak, SC $46,455 Pelion, SC $46,319 Pinewood, SC $45,018 New Ellenton, SC $46,481 Allendale, SC $45,619 Barnwell, SC $45,851 Hilda, SC $45,705 Bath, SC $46,703

Blackville, SC $45,714 Bradley, SC $45,875 Clarks Hill, SC $46,539 Clearwater, SC $46,703 Edgefield, SC $46,325 Elko, SC $45,945 Fairfax, SC $45,470 Gloverville, SC $46,670

Graniteville, SC $46,646 Jackson, SC $46,635 Johnston, SC $46,229 Langley, SC $46,691 Mc Cormick, SC $45,984 Martin, SC $45,708 Modoc, SC $46,367 Montmorenci, SC $46,390

Mount Carmel, SC $45,666 North Augusta, SC $46,703 Beech Island, SC $46,703 Olar, SC $45,517 Parksville, SC $46,284 Plum Branch, SC $46,235 Sycamore, SC $45,502 Trenton, SC $46,454

Troy, SC $46,107 Ulmer, SC $45,493 Vaucluse, SC $46,613 Warrenville, SC $46,660 Williston, SC $46,069 Windsor, SC $46,210 Beaufort, SC $46,274 Ladys Island, SC $46,114

Okatie, SC $46,516 Bluffton, SC $46,715 Brunson, SC $45,338 Coosawhatchie, SC $46,161 Crocketville, SC $45,464 Dale, SC $46,001 Daufuskie Island, SC $46,755 Early Branch, SC $45,740

Estill, SC $45,713 Saint Helena Island, SC $46,208 Furman, SC $45,836 Garnett, SC $46,051 Gifford, SC $45,550 Hampton, SC $45,531 Hilton Head Island, SC $46,539 Hardeeville, SC $46,821

Islandton, SC $45,356 Lobeco, SC $46,031 Luray, SC $45,379 Miley, SC $45,304 Pineland, SC $46,083 Port Royal, SC $46,325 Ridgeland, SC $46,351 Scotia, SC $45,843

Seabrook, SC $45,984 Sheldon, SC $46,209 Tillman, SC $46,302 Varnville, SC $45,638 Yemassee, SC $45,789 Clemson, SC $46,352 Cleveland, SC $46,431 Conestee, SC $46,705

Donalds, SC $46,314 Inman, SC $47,006 Joanna, SC $46,215 Jonesville, SC $47,025 Kinards, SC $45,894 Landrum, SC $46,511 Laurens, SC $46,366 Lockhart, SC $47,038

Lyman, SC $46,851 Mayo, SC $47,045 Moore, SC $47,112 Mountville, SC $46,030 Pacolet, SC $47,053 Pacolet Mills, SC $47,064 Pauline, SC $47,022 Reidville, SC $46,976

Roebuck, SC $47,095 Startex, SC $47,090 Una, SC $47,117 Union, SC $46,854 Waterloo, SC $46,132 Wellford, SC $47,077 White Stone, SC $47,125 Woodruff, SC $46,923

Charleston, SC $47,925 Charleston Afb, SC $47,925 North Charleston, SC $47,925 Hanahan, SC $47,925 Adams Run, SC $47,189 Awendaw, SC $47,498 Bethera, SC $46,985 Bonneau, SC $46,501

Branchville, SC $45,480 Canadys, SC $45,974 Cordesville, SC $47,247 Cottageville, SC $46,860 Cross, SC $45,961 Dorchester, SC $46,393 Edisto Island, SC $47,050 Due West, SC $46,124

Easley, SC $46,635 Fair Play, SC $46,006 Fountain Inn, SC $46,589 Gray Court, SC $46,510 Greenwood, SC $45,972 Greer, SC $46,685 Hodges, SC $46,108 Honea Path, SC $46,409

Iva, SC $45,972 La France, SC $46,392 Liberty, SC $46,512 Long Creek, SC $45,729 Lowndesville, SC $45,989 Marietta, SC $46,509 Mauldin, SC $46,686 Mountain Rest, SC $45,840

Newry, SC $46,270 Ninety Six, SC $45,913 Norris, SC $46,441 Pelzer, SC $46,577 Pendleton, SC $46,415 Pickens, SC $46,464 Seneca, SC $46,260 Piedmont, SC $46,651

Richland, SC $46,120 Salem, SC $46,166 Sandy Springs, SC $46,354 Simpsonville, SC $46,614 Six Mile, SC $46,347 Slater, SC $46,574 Starr, SC $46,174 Sunset, SC $46,309

Tamassee, SC $45,959 Taylors, SC $46,647 Tigerville, SC $46,564 Townville, SC $46,200 Travelers Rest, SC $46,565 Walhalla, SC $46,058 Ware Shoals, SC $46,384 Westminster, SC $45,926

West Union, SC $46,180 Williamston, SC $46,521 Blacksburg, SC $47,615 Bowling Green, SC $48,286 Catawba, SC $48,330 Chester, SC $47,650 Fort Mill, SC $48,308 Chesterfield, SC $45,753

Clover, SC $48,311 Edgemoor, SC $48,317 Fort Lawn, SC $47,881 Hickory Grove, SC $47,298 Jefferson, SC $45,920 Lancaster, SC $47,657 Lando, SC $48,241 Mc Connells, SC $48,082

Mount Croghan, SC $45,985 Pageland, SC $46,794 Richburg, SC $47,845 Rock Hill, SC $48,636 Ruby, SC $45,883 Sharon, SC $47,473 Smyrna, SC $47,536 Van Wyck, SC $48,271

York, SC $48,196 Aiken, SC $46,441 Folly Beach, SC $47,925 Walterboro, SC $46,022 Williams, SC $45,511 Florence, SC $45,391 Andrews, SC $45,475 Aynor, SC $45,350

Bennettsville, SC $45,239 Blenheim, SC $45,296 Cades, SC $44,995 Centenary, SC $45,200 Cheraw, SC $45,717 Clio, SC $45,227 Conway, SC $45,348 Coward, SC $45,297

Darlington, SC $45,381 Dillon, SC $45,232 Effingham, SC $45,369 Fork, SC $45,220 Galivants Ferry, SC $45,341 Green Sea, SC $45,281 Gresham, SC $45,244 Hamer, SC $45,301

Hartsville, SC $45,403 Hemingway, SC $45,311 Johnsonville, SC $45,141 Kingstree, SC $45,344 Lake City, SC $45,102 Lake View, SC $45,306 Lane, SC $45,436 Latta, SC $45,293

Little River, SC $45,592 Little Rock, SC $45,270 Longs, SC $45,457 Loris, SC $45,330 Mc Coll, SC $45,424 Marion, SC $45,260 Myrtle Beach, SC $45,467 Minturn, SC $45,235

Mullins, SC $45,234 Murrells Inlet, SC $45,357 Nesmith, SC $45,288 Nichols, SC $45,267 North Myrtle Beach, SC $45,581 Pamplico, SC $45,251 Patrick, SC $45,690 Pawleys Island, SC $45,281

Rains, SC $45,246 Salters, SC $45,441 Scranton, SC $45,219 Sellers, SC $45,281 Society Hill, SC $45,262 Tatum, SC $45,410 Wallace, SC $45,560 Greenville, SC $46,703

Abbeville, SC $45,940 Anderson, SC $46,379 Belton, SC $46,445 Calhoun Falls, SC $45,762 Central, SC $46,394 Georgetown, SC $45,434 Goose Creek, SC $47,804 Green Pond, SC $46,512

Grover, SC $45,943 Harleyville, SC $45,838 Hollywood, SC $47,430 Huger, SC $47,351 Isle Of Palms, SC $47,916 Jacksonboro, SC $46,830 Jamestown, SC $46,673 Johns Island, SC $47,925

Ladson, SC $47,686 Mc Clellanville, SC $46,707 Moncks Corner, SC $47,010 Mount Pleasant, SC $47,925 Pineville, SC $45,577 Pinopolis, SC $46,481 Ravenel, SC $47,728 Reevesville, SC $45,607

Ridgeville, SC $47,056 Round O, SC $46,667 Ruffin, SC $45,585 Russellville, SC $45,745 Saint George, SC $45,875 Saint Stephen, SC $45,753 Smoaks, SC $45,479 Sullivans Island, SC $47,925

Summerville, SC $47,321 Wadmalaw Island, SC $47,650 Pomaria, SC $46,437 Gramling, SC $46,820 Prosperity, SC $46,289 Rembert, SC $45,440 Ridge Spring, SC $46,193 Ridgeway, SC $46,440

Rion, SC $46,511 Rowesville, SC $45,601 Saint Matthews, SC $45,881 Salley, SC $46,066 Saluda, SC $45,914 Santee, SC $45,655 Sardinia, SC $44,829 Silverstreet, SC $45,842

Springfield, SC $45,946 State Park, SC $46,612 Summerton, SC $45,256 Sumter, SC $44,624 Shaw A F B, SC $44,943 Swansea, SC $46,359 Timmonsville, SC $45,328 Turbeville, SC $44,848

Vance, SC $45,683 Wagener, SC $46,077 Ward, SC $46,087 Wedgefield, SC $45,154 West Columbia, SC $46,613 Westville, SC $46,025 White Rock, SC $46,460 Whitmire, SC $46,101

Winnsboro, SC $46,626 Columbia, SC $46,613

Computer Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$42,720

Average $47,289/year

$52,374

$3,560

Average $3,941/month

$4,364

$822

Average $909/week

$1,007

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,374	$4,364	$1,007	$25
Average	$47,289	$3,941	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,720	$3,560	$822	$21

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