SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
In Greenville, SC the median wage is $82,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, SC the median wage is $82,140. That is 17.1% lower than the national median of $99,080. Pay ranges from under $38,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $155,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,200 to $104,790.
Employment stands at 290, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbia records the highest median at $129,380. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | −60.9% |
| 25th | $62,200 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $82,140 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $104,790 | +5.8% |
| 90th | $155,650 | +57.1% |
| Mean | $94,880 | −4.2% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $129,380 | 230 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $84,470 | 50 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $61,680 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $82,140 goes as far as $87,663 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,663US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,140 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,780 to $155,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $129,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $82,140, 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 $99,080, so pay in Greenville, SC is 17.1% 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 $155,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,780 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 $129,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 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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