How much does a career/technical education teacher make in South Carolina?
$72,120a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in South Carolina. That is $34.67 an hour or $6,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.67
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,620Median: $72,120Highest 10%: $98,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 25th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| 75th | $91,740 | $44.11 | |
| 90th | $98,060 | $47.14 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $82,310 |
| Florence, SC | $76,600 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $71,490 |
| Greenville, SC | $71,290 |
| Columbia, SC | $65,010 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,910 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 21. Wisconsin | $74,310 |
| 22. Colorado | $72,750 |
| 23. Utah | $72,380 |
| 24. South Carolina | $72,120 |
| 25. Minnesota | $71,650 |
| 26. New Mexico | $66,750 |
| 27. Texas | $64,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $34.67 ($72,120 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $72,120 against $66,270 nationally, 9% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $82,310 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.