Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Greenville
507 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Greenville belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $630,540 per year. The lowest published median is $19,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $630,540 | 70 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $249,480 | 380 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $247,450 | 40 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 100 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $231,790 | 310 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $229,740 | — | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $227,540 | 180 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $166,420 | 300 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,180 | 870 | |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $161,170 | 390 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,900 | 900 | |
| 12 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $150,000 | — | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $149,380 | 70 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $148,480 | 720 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $145,610 | 1,880 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $139,940 | 540 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $136,820 | 320 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $135,580 | 900 | |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,790 | 120 | |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | $130,330 | — | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $129,490 | 1,510 | |
| 22 | Nurse Midwives | $129,360 | 30 | |
| 23 | Sales Managers | $129,090 | 1,770 | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $128,670 | 140 | |
| 25 | Physicists | $128,040 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $19,600 | 1,640 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,950 | 9,090 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $21,180 | 1,380 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,370 | 120 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,450 | 380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,720 | 1,260 |
| Bailiffs | $25,230 | 30 |
| Residential Advisors | $25,490 | 400 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,770 | 130 |
| School Bus Monitors | $26,240 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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