SOC 13-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Specialists, All Other — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 6 metro areas compared
At $56,350, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Financial Specialists, All Other, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $81,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,350, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Financial Specialists, All Other, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $81,100. Pay ranges from under $44,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,160 to $106,550.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $94,520. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 171st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,830 | −44.7% |
| 25th | $45,160 | −44.3% |
| Median (50th) | $56,350 | −30.5% |
| 75th | $106,550 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $131,260 | +61.8% |
| Mean | $77,060 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $94,520 | 240 | |
| 2 | Myrtle Beach | $77,540 | 40 | |
| 3 | Hilton Head Island | $75,360 | 60 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $65,170 | 170 | |
| 5 | Florence | $62,540 | 80 | |
| 6 | Greenville | $59,370 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $56,350 goes as far as $60,139 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,139US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,350 a year, 30.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,830 to $131,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $94,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Specialists, All Other in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $56,350, or $27.09 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 $81,100, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 30.5% 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 $131,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,830 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 Charleston, at $94,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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