A Skilled
Workforce
Employment statistics, job forecasts, wages, demographics, and other labor market information help public and private organizations, researchers, and others better understand today’s complex workforce. Spartanburg County has a skilled workforce readily available to businesses looking to locate or expand in the area.
Power in Numbers
Strong Workforce
Locating in Spartanburg County provides access to a strong workforce. 22.7% works in manufacturing, and 21.3% works in trade/transportation/utilities.
Cost of Living
Our wage rates and regional cost of living make Spartanburg a smart choice for businesses and employees.
Wage Rates
Our wage rates and regional cost of living make Spartanburg a smart choice for businesses and employees.
Proven Growth
Population Growth
Spartanburg is an up and coming destination to live and work, with population growth trending ahead of our region, state and nation.
Housing Market
Housing market trends throughout the region exemplify the growth we have experienced, and the growth to come.
Graduation Rates
Our growing population creates continued opportunity to develop our future workforce. Spartanburg County produces an average of 3,056 high school graduates and 2,929 college graduates per year.
“In Upstate South Carolina, local leadership initiatives are helping the area maintain a competitive workforce and positioning the underemployed to take advantage of newly created job opportunities. Local leaders consider affordable/workforce housing as key infrastructure on par with roads and utilities and consistently work to ensure both viability and capacity. . .This region is one to which employers and investors will continue to migrate as population and market growth persists in coming years.”
Dillon Swayngim
Colliers International writing for REBusinessOnline.com
Talent is a team effort
Spartanburg Community College
Five campuses for associate degree and certificate programs in technical careers
Spark Center
360,000+ square ft industrial and office space for economic development and workforce recruitment development projects
Career Centers
Daniel Morgan Technology Center, RD Anderson Applied Technology Center and Swofford Career Center develop skilled workers.