May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
507 occupations
Across 507 occupations with published wages in Greenville, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $630,540 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Greenville
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,280 | $27,850 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,960 | $38,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,830 | $30,840 |
| Cashiers | 10,250 | $29,080 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 9,860 | $40,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,730 | $81,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,430 | $39,010 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,090 | $19,950 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,410 | $36,030 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,190 | $29,800 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.