SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Greenville, SC is $95,630 per year, 13.0% above the national median of $84,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Greenville, SC is $95,630 per year, 13.0% above the national median of $84,620. Half of workers earn between $64,480 and $120,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,210 and the ninetieth at $159,910.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Columbia records the highest median at $97,550. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 74th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,210 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $64,480 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $95,630 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $120,670 | +42.6% |
| 90th | $159,910 | +89.0% |
| Mean | $98,560 | +16.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $97,550 | 150 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $82,300 | 190 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $63,820 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $95,630 goes as far as $102,060 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,060US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,630 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,210 to $159,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $97,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $95,630, 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 $84,620, so pay in Greenville, SC is 13.0% higher. 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 $159,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,210 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 Columbia, at $97,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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