How much does an education administrator make in South Carolina?
$95,570a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in South Carolina. That is $45.95 an hour or $7,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.95
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,190Median: $95,570Highest 10%: $177,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,190 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $70,710 | $34.00 | |
| Median | $95,570 | $45.95 | |
| 75th | $130,500 | $62.75 | |
| 90th | $177,700 | $85.45 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $177,200 |
| Charleston, SC | $106,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $101,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $101,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $93,720 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $85,990 |
| Greenville, SC | $81,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 39. Louisiana | $98,840 |
| 40. Indiana | $98,000 |
| 41. Nebraska | $96,030 |
| 42. South Carolina | $95,570 |
| 43. Iowa | $89,320 |
| 44. Nevada | $88,810 |
| 45. Maine | $88,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $45.95 ($95,570 a year).
Do education administrators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $95,570 against $104,600 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for education administrator pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays education administrators the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $177,200 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.