SOC 51-6099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
In Greenville, SC the median wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other is $41,820 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $37,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, SC the median wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other is $41,820 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $37,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,050 and $45,460. The lowest tenth earn under $32,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,510.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $47,720. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 383rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,720 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $34,050 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $41,820 | +12.2% |
| 75th | $45,460 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $46,510 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $40,760 | +9.3% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $47,720 | 170 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $46,370 | 130 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $37,550 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $41,820 goes as far as $44,632 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,632US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,820 a year, 12.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,720 to $46,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $47,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $41,820, or $20.11 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 $37,280, so pay in Greenville, SC is 12.2% 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 Greenville, SC earns more than $46,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,720 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 $47,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 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.
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