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Average salary by job family in Greenville
| Management | $124,230 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,490 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,520 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,330 |
| Legal | $80,180 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,040 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,500 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $70,150 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,670 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,800 |
| Protective Service | $54,820 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,720 |
| Production | $49,390 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,570 |
| Sales and Related | $42,990 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,780 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $38,490 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,430 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,700 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,660 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,220 |
Highest-paying jobs in Greenville
- Radiologists$298,550
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$204,300
- Dentists, General$196,730
- Human Resources Managers$167,450
- Marketing Managers$165,250
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,330
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,960
- Financial Managers$162,390
- Sales Managers$150,280
- Pharmacists$142,760
Most common jobs in Greenville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,770 | $92,160 | $81,670 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,370 | $32,100 | $29,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,870 | $41,420 | $41,110 |
| Cashiers | 1,870 | $27,780 | $27,720 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,780 | $25,620 | $23,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,770 | $28,020 | $28,000 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,730 | $38,270 | $39,480 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,640 | $41,680 | $39,980 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,560 | $31,570 | $30,620 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,320 | $35,290 | $35,240 |
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Cost of living in Greenville
Prices in the Greenville area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,770 therefore buys what $68,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $245,726, 4.2 times the median household income of $58,851.
$245,726typical home value
$58,851median household income
88.4BEA price parity
172,279metro population
Take-home pay in Greenville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,590 | $29,102 | $2,425 |
| Median wage | $46,560 | $38,242 | $3,187 |
| Average wage | $60,770 | $49,093 | $4,091 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,620 | $56,202 | $4,683 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Greenville
Management20 jobs
- Human Resources Managers$167K
- Marketing Managers$165K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$162K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Managers, All Other$142K
- Industrial Production Managers$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$127K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$110K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical28 jobs
- Radiologists$299K
- Dentists, General$197K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Veterinarians$135K
- Physicians, All Other$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$83K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$77K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Paramedics$54K
- Surgical Assistants$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Software Developers$121K
- Information Security Analysts$116K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$112K
- Computer Network Architects$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Data Scientists$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Computer Programmers$98K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$92K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$56K
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$128K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$105K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Management Analysts$93K
- Credit Analysts$87K
- Compliance Officers$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Budget Analysts$78K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Logisticians$74K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Fundraisers$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Educational Instruction and Library24 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$204K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$56K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Tutors$39K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Millwrights$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$53K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$51K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Clergy$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$67K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$57K
- Security Guards$42K
- Firefighters$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Carpenters$48K
- Roofers$48K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$46K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$42K
- Glaziers$40K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Machinists$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$66K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- File Clerks$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$36K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Parking Attendants$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
- Driver/Sales Workers$27K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$26K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Waiters and Waitresses$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
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Salary in Greenville: questions
What is a good salary in Greenville?
Half of all workers in the Greenville metro earn less than $46,560 and the average is $60,770. Earning more than $70,620 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Greenville to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,545, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Greenville?
Radiologists ($298,550), Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ($204,300), Dentists, General ($196,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Greenville, NC (24780), all occupations and 289 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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