SOC 25-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
In Greenville, SC the median wage is $50,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, SC the median wage is $50,450. That is 18.0% lower than the national median of $61,540. Pay ranges from under $39,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,980 to $82,180.
Within the state, Spartanburg records the highest median at $76,430. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 279th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,600 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $39,980 | −35.0% |
| Median (50th) | $50,450 | −18.0% |
| 75th | $82,180 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $82,180 | +33.5% |
| Mean | $57,650 | −6.3% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $76,430 | 40 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $63,020 | 70 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $41,600 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $50,450 goes as far as $53,842 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,842US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,450 a year, 18.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,600 to $82,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $76,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $50,450, or $24.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,540, so pay in Greenville, SC is 18.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greenville, SC earns more than $82,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spartanburg, at $76,430 per year.
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.
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