What is the average salary in Spartanburg, SC?

$57,220a year

Average yearly pay across 353 jobs with official data in the Spartanburg, SC metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $27.51
Jobs with data: 353
Workers counted: 158,460

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

General Internal Medicine Physician	$284,300
Family Medicine Physician	$241,100
Chief Executive	$197,500
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$158,700
Natural Sciences Manager	$156,100
Pharmacist	$153,600
Architectural and Engineering Manager	$148,500
Dentist	$140,400
Marketing Manager	$140,000
Financial Manager	$139,200

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator	$59,300
Laborer and Freight	$37,540
Cashier	$29,960
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$27,390
Registered Nurse	$82,360
Retail Salesperson	$30,540
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$50,700
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,560
Home Health and Personal Care Aide	$30,190
Customer Service Representative	$42,220

Management

Administrative Services Manager$127,800
Architectural and Engineering Manager$148,500
Chief Executive$197,500
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,700
Construction Manager$119,100
Education Administrator$100,000
Education Administrator$85,990
Education and Childcare Administrator$60,000
Facilities Manager$124,300
Financial Manager$139,200
Food Service Manager$61,120
General and Operations Manager$108,100
Human Resources Manager$127,600
Industrial Production Manager$131,300
Manager$124,500
Marketing Manager$140,000
Medical and Health Services Manager$110,500
Natural Sciences Manager$156,100
Property$62,410
Public Relations Manager$90,500
Purchasing Manager$134,400
Sales Manager$130,900
Social and Community Service Manager$78,430
Training and Development Manager$122,000
Transportation$111,700

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$77,080
Business Operations Specialist$76,500
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$73,690
Claims Adjuster$76,880
Compensation$69,880
Compliance Officer$68,500
Cost Estimator$69,490
Financial and Investment Analyst$90,630
Financial Specialist$56,350
Fundraiser$69,130
Human Resources Specialist$67,410
Loan Officer$61,430
Logistician$82,950
Management Analyst$84,350
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$74,510
Meeting$49,990
Personal Financial Advisor$99,330
Project Management Specialist$96,810
Property Appraiser and Assessor$60,150
Tax Preparer$38,390
Training and Development Specialist$66,460

Computer and mathematical

Computer Network Architect$126,300
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,540
Computer Occupation$99,130
Computer Systems Analyst$96,470
Computer User Support Specialist$56,840
Data Scientist$94,330
Database Administrator$89,990
Database Architect$128,300
Information Security Analyst$105,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,860
Operations Research Analyst$86,380
Software Developer$114,500
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$98,350
Web and Digital Interface Designer$82,890

Architecture and engineering

Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,200
Civil Engineer$79,400
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$48,220
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$75,220
Electrical Engineer$103,400
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$77,310
Electronics Engineer$118,800
Engineer$97,130
Health and Safety Engineer$37,170
Industrial Engineer$99,860
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$67,860
Materials Engineer$96,610
Mechanical Engineer$105,000
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,670
Surveying and Mapping Technician$44,580
Surveyor$68,510

Life, physical, and social science

Chemical Technician$55,140
Chemist$122,400
Life$49,830
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,130
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$54,080
School Psychologist$67,280
Urban and Regional Planner$74,640

Community and social service

Child$51,800
Clergy$56,400
Educational$61,980
Healthcare Social Worker$63,940
Marriage and Family Therapist$45,780
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,960
Rehabilitation Counselor$35,910
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,560
Substance Abuse$43,810

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Adult Basic Education$76,430
Biological Science Teacher$63,820
Business Teacher$84,470
Career/Technical Education Teacher$83,440
Career/Technical Education Teacher$71,490
Education Teacher$62,690
Elementary School Teacher$60,990
Health Specialties Teacher$60,560
Instructional Coordinator$78,020
Kindergarten Teacher$61,040
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,940
Library Technician$39,120
Middle School Teacher$62,270
Postsecondary Teacher$62,190
Preschool Teacher$34,290
Secondary School Teacher$62,910
Self-Enrichment Teacher$42,790
Special Education Teacher$62,340
Special Education Teacher$61,400
Special Education Teacher$61,420
Teacher and Instructor$48,940
Teaching Assistant$27,500
Tutor$32,270

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Coach and Scout$44,230
Commercial and Industrial Designer$91,270
Graphic Designer$53,280
Interior Designer$64,380
Interpreter and Translator$61,040
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,590
Photographer$36,950
Producer and Director$45,090
Public Relations Specialist$65,870

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$79,050
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$64,490
Dental Hygienist$83,780
Dentist$140,400
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$82,400
Dietitian and Nutritionist$72,790
Emergency Medical Technician$39,980
Family Medicine Physician$241,100
General Internal Medicine Physician$284,300
Health Technologist and Technician$46,900
Hearing Aid Specialist$36,550
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,390
Medical Records Specialist$51,260
Nurse Practitioner$121,100
Occupational Therapist$111,500
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$38,740
Optician$55,170
Paramedic$51,360
Pharmacist$153,600
Pharmacy Technician$43,840
Physical Therapist$111,900
Physician$131,500
Physician Assistant$122,000
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$67,040
Registered Nurse$82,360
Respiratory Therapist$67,700
Speech-Language Pathologist$96,330
Surgical Technologist$63,570
Veterinarian$121,400
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,660

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$46,840
Healthcare Support Worker$50,430
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$30,190
Massage Therapist$60,100
Medical Assistant$40,930
Medical Equipment Preparer$45,840
Nursing Assistant$40,050
Occupational Therapy Assistant$86,040
Phlebotomist$38,730
Physical Therapist Assistant$88,070
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$29,900

Protective service

Correctional Officer and Jailer$46,640
Detective and Criminal Investigator$61,920
Firefighter$36,360
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$77,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$65,040
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$71,140
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,660
Lifeguard$26,670
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$57,030
School Bus Monitor$27,770
Security Guard$36,350

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$20,090
Chef and Head Cook$72,670
Cook$28,030
Cook$34,080
Cook$35,500
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,800
Dishwasher$29,470
Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,390
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,140
Food Preparation Worker$29,460
Food Server$33,390
Host and Hostess$27,290
Waiter and Waitress$18,370

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,670
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,740
Janitor and Cleaner$31,620
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,850
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,040
Pest Control Worker$47,630

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,370
Animal Caretaker$34,530
Childcare Worker$29,430
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,760
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,640
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,800
Hairdresser$33,640
Mortician$35,830
Recreation Worker$28,280
Residential Advisor$35,780
Skincare Specialist$49,490

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$42,770
Cashier$29,960
Counter and Rental Clerk$38,060
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$83,980
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,080
Insurance Sales Agent$48,980
Parts Salesperson$31,940
Retail Salesperson$30,540
Sale and Related Worker$37,770
Sales Engineer$96,520
Sales Representative$138,800
Sales Representative$68,450
Sales Representatives of Service$59,470
Security$54,220

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$44,240
Billing and Posting Clerk$48,490
Bookkeeping$48,480
Cargo and Freight Agent$56,410
Courier and Messenger$39,290
Court$37,440
Customer Service Representative$42,220
Data Entry Keyer$38,370
Dispatcher$48,890
Eligibility Interviewer$38,670
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,640
File Clerk$40,100
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,380
Hotel$29,310
Human Resources Assistant$42,340
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,750
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$57,580
Library Assistant$26,750
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$43,710
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$33,870
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$40,050
Office Clerk$37,300
Order Clerk$45,090
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,150
Postal Service Clerk$66,750
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Procurement Clerk$49,900
Production$57,780
Public Safety Telecommunicator$41,340
Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,920
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,750
Shipping$43,940
Teller$44,430

Construction and extraction

Brickmason and Blockmason$47,990
Carpenter$51,750
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$48,130
Construction and Building Inspector$63,340
Construction Laborer$42,210
Electrician$62,050
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,770
Helpers--Electrician$38,570
Highway Maintenance Worker$45,530
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$45,430
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,940
Painter$40,100
Pipelayer$47,000
Plumber$52,640
Roofer$43,060
Sheet Metal Worker$59,220

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$50,050
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$55,230
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,610
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,750
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$50,300
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$75,050
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$76,660
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,390
Heating$57,790
Helpers--Installation$45,110
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,100
Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,110
Maintenance Worker$65,740
Millwright$61,340
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,990
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$48,470
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$63,340
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,110
Tire Repairer and Changer$40,180

Production

Baker$34,820
Butcher and Meat Cutter$38,140
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,170
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,810
Coating$48,370
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,470
Cutting$42,300
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$38,370
Electrical$48,990
Extruding$51,110
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$48,100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Food Batchmaker$34,190
Gas Plant Operator$79,170
Grinding$55,080
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$50,280
Helpers--Production Worker$38,320
Inspector$49,160
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$61,940
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,590
Machinist$60,060
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$51,500
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$59,300
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,910
Molder$49,550
Molding$46,530
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$44,260
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$47,310
Plating Machine Setter$47,310
Presser$19,480
Printing Press Operator$46,100
Production Worker$38,100
Sawing Machine Setter$36,250
Separating$50,540
Sewing Machine Operator$38,530
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,690
Textile$37,550
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$45,290
Textile Cutting Machine Setter$37,300
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$40,280
Textile Winding$36,700
Tool and Die Maker$61,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Welder$49,820
Welding$48,580
Woodworking Machine Setter$44,560

Transportation and material moving

Bus Driver$45,630
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,840
Crane and Tower Operator$47,200
Driver/Sales Worker$22,990
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,240
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,980
Laborer and Freight$37,540
Light Truck Driver$31,880
Packer and Packager$32,380
Parking Attendant$31,770
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,140
Stocker and Order Filler$36,560

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Spartanburg, SC?

About $57,220 a year ($27.51 an hour): the average of the 353 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in Spartanburg, SC?

General Internal Medicine Physician ($284,300), Family Medicine Physician ($241,100), Chief Executive ($197,500).

What are the most common jobs in Spartanburg, SC?

Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (11,790 jobs), Laborer and Freight (6,080 jobs), Cashier (5,420 jobs).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.