SOC 51-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 7 metro areas compared
In Spartanburg, SC the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers is $92,070 a year, which is 23.7% higher than the national figure of $74,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Spartanburg, SC the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers is $92,070 a year, which is 23.7% higher than the national figure of $74,450. Half of workers earn between $71,270 and $92,070. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,340 and the ninetieth at $97,670.
The area has 2,380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 14.4 of every thousand jobs. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 53rd of 353 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,340 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $71,270 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $92,070 | +23.7% |
| 75th | $92,070 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $97,670 | +31.2% |
| Mean | $83,050 | +11.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $79,990 | 1,530 | |
| 2 | Greenville | $76,650 | 2,810 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $76,420 | 1,860 | |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $75,370 | 140 | |
| 5 | Sumter | $72,690 | 340 | |
| 6 | Florence | $72,560 | 680 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $62,800 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $92,070 goes as far as $98,260 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,260US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,070 a year, 23.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,340 to $97,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $79,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $92,070, or $44.26 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 $74,450, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 23.7% 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 $97,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,340 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 $79,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,380 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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