How much does a biological science teacher make in South Carolina?
$82,300a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in South Carolina. That is $39.57 an hour or $6,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.57
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,360Median: $82,300Highest 10%: $150,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 25th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $82,300 | $39.57 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 90th | $150,900 | $72.56 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $97,550 |
| Greenville, SC | $95,630 |
| Charleston, SC | $82,300 |
| Augusta, GA | $80,360 |
| Charlotte, NC | $74,760 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $63,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological science teachers.
| 24. Arizona | $83,030 |
| 25. Wyoming | $82,930 |
| 26. Texas | $82,470 |
| 27. South Carolina | $82,300 |
| 28. Vermont | $82,230 |
| 29. Idaho | $81,620 |
| 30. Utah | $81,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $39.57 ($82,300 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $82,300 against $84,620 nationally, 3% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for biological science teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays biological science teachers the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $97,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.