SOC 19-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $95,130 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $90,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $95,130 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $90,150. Half of workers earn between $77,360 and $116,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,450 and the ninetieth at $137,140.
Employment stands at 180, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Sumter leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $98,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 51st of 353 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $77,360 | −14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $95,130 | +5.5% |
| 75th | $116,960 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $137,140 | +52.1% |
| Mean | $96,500 | +7.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter | $98,490 | 40 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $96,990 | 320 | |
| 3 | Hilton Head Island | $88,610 | 40 | |
| 4 | Florence | $87,970 | 90 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $83,760 | 410 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $79,160 | 400 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $77,380 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $95,130 goes as far as $101,526 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,526US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,130 a year, 5.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,450 to $137,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sumter, at $98,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $95,130, or $45.74 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 $90,150, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 5.5% 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 $137,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,450 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 $98,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 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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