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Average salary by job family in Spartanburg
| Management | $128,730 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $102,890 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $95,290 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,390 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $87,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,920 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,800 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,890 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,900 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,750 |
| Production | $56,700 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,650 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,320 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $49,550 |
| Protective Service | $47,840 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,410 |
| Sales and Related | $46,060 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,310 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,650 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,120 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,960 |
Highest-paying jobs in Spartanburg
- Family Medicine Physicians$301,040
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$254,870
- Chief Executives$231,780
- Physicians, All Other$193,080
- Dentists, General$175,660
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,690
- Financial Managers$155,720
- Marketing Managers$154,690
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,340
- Natural Sciences Managers$151,880
Most common jobs in Spartanburg and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 11,790 | $60,020 | $59,300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,080 | $39,520 | $37,540 |
| Cashiers | 5,420 | $30,400 | $29,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,870 | $27,250 | $27,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,440 | $84,020 | $82,360 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,790 | $33,380 | $30,540 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,630 | $56,890 | $50,700 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,380 | $37,320 | $36,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,160 | $30,960 | $30,190 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,740 | $44,570 | $42,220 |
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Cost of living in Spartanburg
Prices in the Spartanburg area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,570 therefore buys what $63,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $279,792, 4.5 times the median household income of $62,440.
$279,792typical home value
$62,440median household income
91.1BEA price parity
365,086metro population
Take-home pay in Spartanburg
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,640 | $30,406 | $2,534 |
| Median wage | $47,650 | $39,623 | $3,302 |
| Average wage | $57,570 | $46,936 | $3,911 |
| 75th percentile wage | $71,080 | $56,438 | $4,703 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$232K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159K
- Financial Managers$156K
- Marketing Managers$155K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$153K
- Natural Sciences Managers$152K
- Purchasing Managers$147K
- Administrative Services Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$144K
- Human Resources Managers$142K
- Industrial Production Managers$138K
- Construction Managers$131K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Facilities Managers$130K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$130K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Training and Development Managers$124K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118K
- Public Relations Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Food Service Managers$69K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Software Developers$119K
- Database Architects$113K
- Information Security Analysts$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$99K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Data Scientists$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Materials Engineers$101K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Engineers, All Other$98K
- Civil Engineers$91K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Surveyors$75K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical30 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$301K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$255K
- Physicians, All Other$193K
- Dentists, General$176K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Veterinarians$125K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surgical Technologists$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Paramedics$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$105K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Logisticians$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Loan Officers$71K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$50K
- Tax Preparers$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$75K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Millwrights$62K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$51K
- Library Technicians$45K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27K
Production48 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74K
- Gas Plant Operators$73K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$64K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$39K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35K
- Bakers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$25K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Electricians$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Carpenters$55K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Roofers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Clergy$55K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$51K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$38K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$66K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Security Guards$42K
- Firefighters$38K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25K
Office and Administrative Support33 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$42K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$27K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$129K
- Sales Engineers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Crane and Tower Operators$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Light Truck Drivers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
- Driver/Sales Workers$30K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$79K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$78K
- Massage Therapists$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Bartenders$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Waiters and Waitresses$25K
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Salary in Spartanburg: questions
What is a good salary in Spartanburg?
Half of all workers in the Spartanburg metro earn less than $47,650 and the average is $57,570. Earning more than $71,080 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Spartanburg to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,419, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Spartanburg?
Family Medicine Physicians ($301,040), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($254,870), Chief Executives ($231,780).
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 Spartanburg, SC (43900), all occupations and 353 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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