SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 7 metro areas compared
In Spartanburg, SC the median wage is $38,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Spartanburg, SC the median wage is $38,560. That is 16.0% lower than the national median of $45,930. Pay ranges from under $29,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,270 to $46,840.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Hilton Head Island records the highest median at $43,480. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 280th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,150 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $34,270 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $38,560 | −16.0% |
| 75th | $46,840 | +2.0% |
| 90th | $55,110 | +20.0% |
| Mean | $41,560 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $43,480 | 170 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $43,240 | 690 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $38,980 | 930 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $38,550 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | $37,790 | 270 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $36,800 | 90 | |
| 7 | Florence | $35,260 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $38,560 goes as far as $41,153 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,153US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,560 a year, 16.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,150 to $55,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $43,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $38,560, or $18.54 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 $45,930, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 16.0% 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 Spartanburg, SC earns more than $55,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,150 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 Hilton Head Island, at $43,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 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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