How much does an education administrator make in South Carolina?
$97,240a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in South Carolina. That is $46.75 an hour or $8,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,220Median: $97,240Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 25th | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| Median | $97,240 | $46.75 | |
| 75th | $115,900 | $55.73 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.25 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $115,900 |
| Greenville, SC | $115,900 |
| Columbia, SC | $100,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $84,790 |
| Charleston, SC | $65,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 15. California | $99,650 |
| 16. North Carolina | $98,880 |
| 17. West Virginia | $98,450 |
| 18. South Carolina | $97,240 |
| 19. Georgia | $96,510 |
| 20. Oregon | $96,330 |
| 21. New York | $96,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $46.75 ($97,240 a year).
Do education administrators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $97,240 against $95,200 nationally, 2% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for education administrator pay?
South Carolina ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays education administrators the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $115,900 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.