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Average salary by job family in Florence
| Management | $124,860 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,390 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,990 |
| Legal | $89,130 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $88,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,900 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,550 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,540 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,880 |
| Production | $50,350 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,000 |
| Community and Social Service | $49,200 |
| Protective Service | $46,640 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,380 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,790 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,680 |
| Sales and Related | $41,390 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,200 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,140 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,070 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,960 |
Highest-paying jobs in Florence
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$305,600
- Physicians, All Other$304,170
- Family Medicine Physicians$232,750
- Chief Executives$201,720
- Pharmacists$184,250
- Dentists, General$182,400
- Marketing Managers$177,300
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,280
- Financial Managers$160,370
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,650
Most common jobs in Florence and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,120 | $100,700 | $81,170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,880 | $26,930 | $24,590 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,600 | $31,860 | $28,650 |
| Cashiers | 2,430 | $26,590 | $26,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,310 | $35,320 | $35,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,270 | $28,940 | $29,950 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,140 | $37,670 | $36,720 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,840 | $34,990 | $33,860 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,680 | $41,010 | $37,270 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,590 | $56,950 | $55,550 |
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Cost of living in Florence
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 86.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,860 therefore buys what $64,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $193,792, 3.6 times the median household income of $53,874.
$193,792typical home value
$53,874median household income
86.8BEA price parity
199,675metro population
Take-home pay in Florence
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,190 | $26,919 | $2,243 |
| Median wage | $43,520 | $36,562 | $3,047 |
| Average wage | $55,860 | $45,676 | $3,806 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,160 | $51,057 | $4,255 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Florence
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$202K
- Marketing Managers$177K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$160K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$144K
- Human Resources Managers$142K
- Industrial Production Managers$138K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Construction Managers$131K
- Managers, All Other$130K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$128K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Public Relations Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$64K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$306K
- Physicians, All Other$304K
- Family Medicine Physicians$233K
- Pharmacists$184K
- Dentists, General$182K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Surgical Assistants$115K
- Physician Assistants$114K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Dental Hygienists$78K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Paramedics$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$48K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Engineers, All Other$95K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Mechanical Drafters$65K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$42K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$121K
- Database Administrators$95K
- Computer Systems Analysts$94K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$87K
- Data Scientists$83K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$77K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$69K
- Computer User Support Specialists$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$159K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Credit Analysts$86K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Logisticians$79K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Cost Estimators$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$68K
- Tax Preparers$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Millwrights$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$57K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60K
- Electricians$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55K
- Carpenters$55K
- Sheet Metal Workers$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Pipelayers$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
Educational Instruction and Library13 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$89K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$73K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Tutors$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25K
Production23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Machinists$56K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$34K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community Health Workers$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$36K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$35K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$71K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55K
- Security Guards$42K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$41K
- Firefighters$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Tellers$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- File Clerks$37K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$28K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Crane and Tower Operators$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Bus Drivers, School$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$29K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$27K
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$43K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Residential Advisors$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24K
- Waiters and Waitresses$24K
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Salary in Florence: questions
What is a good salary in Florence?
Half of all workers in the Florence metro earn less than $43,520 and the average is $55,860. Earning more than $63,160 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Florence to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $60,542, because prices here are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florence?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($305,600), Physicians, All Other ($304,170), Family Medicine Physicians ($232,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Florence, SC (22500), all occupations and 285 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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