SOC 43-6014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Greenville, SC is $46,120 per year, close to the national median of $47,540 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Greenville, SC is $46,120 per year, close to the national median of $47,540 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,440 and $53,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,430 and the ninetieth at $61,250.
The area has 4,870 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $47,750. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 346th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $37,440 | −21.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,120 | −3.0% |
| 75th | $53,110 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $61,250 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $45,750 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $47,750 | 4,420 | |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | $46,790 | 1,060 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $45,620 | 6,610 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $43,750 | 1,700 | |
| 5 | Florence | $42,150 | 1,050 | |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | $40,490 | 1,770 | |
| 7 | Sumter | $40,210 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $46,120 goes as far as $49,221 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,221US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,120 a year, 3.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,430 to $61,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,870 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $47,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $46,120, or $22.17 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 $47,540, so pay in Greenville, SC is 3.0% 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 Greenville, SC earns more than $61,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,430 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 $47,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,870 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, 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.
Explore related data