SOC 11-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Managers — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 7 metro areas compared
At $119,110, median pay for Construction Managers in Spartanburg, SC tracks the national median of $114,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $119,110, median pay for Construction Managers in Spartanburg, SC tracks the national median of $114,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $70,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $194,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,600 to $155,990.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sumter records the highest median at $117,490. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,950 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $96,600 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $119,110 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $155,990 | +35.7% |
| 90th | $194,590 | +69.2% |
| Mean | $131,440 | +14.3% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter | $117,490 | 90 | |
| 2 | Florence | $113,110 | 110 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $112,180 | 820 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $111,700 | 1,120 | |
| 5 | Charleston | $107,610 | 1,080 | |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island | $104,600 | 280 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $97,580 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $119,110 goes as far as $127,118 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$119,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$127,118US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,110 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,950 to $194,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sumter, at $117,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Managers in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $119,110, or $57.26 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 $114,990, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 3.6% 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 Spartanburg, SC earns more than $194,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,950 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 Sumter, at $117,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 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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