SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Greenville, SC is $51,100 a year, trailing the national median of $66,140 by 22.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Greenville, SC is $51,100 a year, trailing the national median of $66,140 by 22.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,100 and $64,590. The lowest tenth earn under $51,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,170.
Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $88,910. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 269th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,100 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $51,100 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $51,100 | −22.7% |
| 75th | $64,590 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $80,170 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $58,500 | −11.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $88,910 | 40 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $76,400 | 100 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $62,330 | 340 | |
| 4 | Sumter | $60,220 | 110 | |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $50,000 | 60 | |
| 6 | Spartanburg | $48,940 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $51,100 goes as far as $54,536 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,536US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,100 a year, 22.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,100 to $80,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $88,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $51,100, 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 $66,140, so pay in Greenville, SC is 22.7% 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 $80,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,100 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 Florence, at $88,910 per year.
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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