SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineers — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Civil Engineers in Spartanburg, SC is $79,400 per year, 21.3% below the national median of $100,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Civil Engineers in Spartanburg, SC is $79,400 per year, 21.3% below the national median of $100,840. Half of workers earn between $69,110 and $99,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,840 and the ninetieth at $156,930.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $102,830. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 73rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,840 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $69,110 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $79,400 | −21.3% |
| 75th | $99,700 | −1.1% |
| 90th | $156,930 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $91,450 | −9.3% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $102,830 | 1,170 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $98,740 | 1,310 | |
| 3 | Florence | $94,630 | 140 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $94,520 | 1,070 | |
| 5 | Sumter | $94,110 | 40 | |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | $90,150 | 120 | |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | $83,420 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $79,400 goes as far as $84,739 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,739US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,400 a year, 21.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,840 to $156,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $102,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineers in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $79,400, or $38.17 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 $100,840, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 21.3% 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 Spartanburg, SC earns more than $156,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,840 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 Greenville, at $102,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Spartanburg, 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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