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Average salary by job family in Greenville
| Management | $132,630 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $100,690 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,320 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,680 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,520 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,290 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,190 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,020 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,700 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,640 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,780 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,560 |
| Sales and Related | $49,850 |
| Production | $48,830 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,620 |
| Protective Service | $46,220 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,980 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,500 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,240 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,910 |
Highest-paying jobs in Greenville
- Surgeons, All Other$511,850
- Physicians, All Other$282,200
- Nurse Anesthetists$271,080
- Pediatricians, General$252,230
- Psychiatrists$237,960
- Family Medicine Physicians$223,510
- Chief Executives$207,640
- Financial Managers$170,710
- Physicists$169,620
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,400
Most common jobs in Greenville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,280 | $28,210 | $27,850 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,960 | $39,100 | $38,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,830 | $34,200 | $30,840 |
| Cashiers | 10,250 | $29,410 | $29,080 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 9,860 | $42,070 | $40,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,730 | $85,030 | $81,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,430 | $42,540 | $39,010 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,090 | $26,850 | $19,950 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,410 | $37,000 | $36,030 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,190 | $30,480 | $29,800 |
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Cost of living in Greenville
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,260 therefore buys what $63,543 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $315,285, 4.6 times the median household income of $69,016.
$315,285typical home value
$69,016median household income
93.3BEA price parity
945,301metro population
Take-home pay in Greenville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,930 | $29,850 | $2,487 |
| Median wage | $46,580 | $38,834 | $3,236 |
| Average wage | $59,260 | $48,182 | $4,015 |
| 75th percentile wage | $69,430 | $55,386 | $4,616 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Greenville
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$208K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$162K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Administrative Services Managers$151K
- Managers, All Other$149K
- Natural Sciences Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$144K
- Purchasing Managers$142K
- Public Relations Managers$142K
- Human Resources Managers$141K
- Training and Development Managers$139K
- Industrial Production Managers$138K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$138K
- General and Operations Managers$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$103K
- Education Administrators, All Other$100K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$90K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$85K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Lodging Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$152K
- Software Developers$129K
- Database Architects$124K
- Information Security Analysts$116K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105K
- Computer Programmers$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$98K
- Data Scientists$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Database Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Web Developers$79K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Statisticians$69K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical45 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$512K
- Physicians, All Other$282K
- Nurse Anesthetists$271K
- Pediatricians, General$252K
- Psychiatrists$238K
- Family Medicine Physicians$224K
- Dentists, General$165K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Optometrists$131K
- Nurse Midwives$130K
- Veterinarians$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$119K
- Physician Assistants$117K
- Chiropractors$101K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$88K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$86K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Audiologists$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Surgical Assistants$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Athletic Trainers$55K
- Paramedics$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Recreational Therapists$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$33K
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$124K
- Nuclear Engineers$121K
- Engineers, All Other$116K
- Aerospace Engineers$115K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$115K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Industrial Engineers$105K
- Chemical Engineers$104K
- Environmental Engineers$100K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Mechanical Drafters$80K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveyors$68K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$131K
- Financial Risk Specialists$106K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Insurance Underwriters$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Credit Analysts$82K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Logisticians$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Labor Relations Specialists$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$73K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$67K
- Tax Preparers$63K
- Credit Counselors$54K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Physicists$170K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$114K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108K
- Nuclear Technicians$95K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Chemists$91K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- School Psychologists$73K
- Social Science Research Assistants$72K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$68K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$67K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61K
- Forensic Science Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55K
- Biological Technicians$51K
- Agricultural Technicians$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$83K
- Public Relations Specialists$79K
- Technical Writers$74K
- Coaches and Scouts$74K
- Producers and Directors$73K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$69K
- Editors$66K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Interior Designers$62K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Writers and Authors$57K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Photographers$49K
- Broadcast Technicians$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$34K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair28 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Riggers$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Millwrights$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$57K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$56K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$47K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Educational Instruction and Library38 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$73K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$72K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Electricians$61K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56K
- Carpenters$55K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$54K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Roofers$53K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$53K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52K
- Glaziers$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$49K
- Sheet Metal Workers$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Carpet Installers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$83K
- Health Education Specialists$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Clergy$58K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$53K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$42K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$40K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$118K
- Sales Engineers$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Advertising Sales Agents$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Real Estate Brokers$62K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Travel Agents$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Telemarketers$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
Production61 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$74K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Gas Plant Operators$63K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$47K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Upholsterers$43K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$42K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$38K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Brokerage Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Correspondence Clerks$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- File Clerks$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Office Clerks, General$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Protective Service15 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Firefighters$43K
- Animal Control Workers$40K
- Security Guards$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33K
- Bailiffs$30K
- School Bus Monitors$27K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$119K
- Transportation Inspectors$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Crane and Tower Operators$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Traffic Technicians$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$43K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31K
- Parking Attendants$30K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29K
- Driver/Sales Workers$26K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Orderlies$36K
- Medical Transcriptionists$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Animal Trainers$34K
- Concierges$34K
- Residential Advisors$32K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$25K
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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 $46,580 and the average is $59,260. Earning more than $69,430 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Greenville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,068, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Greenville?
Surgeons, All Other ($511,850), Physicians, All Other ($282,200), Nurse Anesthetists ($271,080).
What is the average salary in Anderson?
Anderson is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, where the average salary is $59,260 a year and the median $46,580. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Anderson, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Greer?
Greer is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area, where the average salary is $59,260 a year and the median $46,580. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Greer, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860), all occupations and 506 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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