How much does a chemistry teacher make in South Carolina?
$81,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in South Carolina. That is $39.04 an hour or $6,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.04
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,120Median: $81,200Highest 10%: $160,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $81,200 | $39.04 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| 90th | $160,300 | $77.04 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $102,700 |
| Greenville, SC | $97,580 |
| Augusta, GA | $86,680 |
| Charleston, SC | $81,610 |
| Charlotte, NC | $76,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 33. Texas | $81,810 |
| 34. New Jersey | $81,600 |
| 35. Indiana | $81,530 |
| 36. South Carolina | $81,200 |
| 37. Virginia | $80,330 |
| 38. Tennessee | $79,150 |
| 39. Connecticut | $78,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $39.04 ($81,200 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $81,200 against $93,250 nationally, 13% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for chemistry teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 36 of 48 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays chemistry teachers the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $102,700 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.