How much does a childcare worker make in South Carolina?
$29,650a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in South Carolina. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,020Median: $29,650Highest 10%: $37,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,020 | $10.59 | |
| 25th | $25,130 | $12.08 | |
| Median | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| 75th | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| 90th | $37,720 | $18.13 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $31,870 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $30,740 |
| Charlotte, NC | $30,390 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $29,430 |
| Columbia, SC | $28,850 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $28,850 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,730 |
| Greenville, SC | $28,440 |
| Florence, SC | $27,780 |
| Sumter, SC | $27,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
| 35. Ohio | $29,680 |
| 36. Tennessee | $29,660 |
| 37. South Carolina | $29,650 |
| 38. Kansas | $29,240 |
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $14.25 ($29,650 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,650 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for childcare worker pay?
South Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays childcare workers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $31,870 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.