How much does an education teacher make in South Carolina?
$66,690a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in South Carolina. That is $32.06 an hour or $5,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,150Median: $66,690Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,150 | $15.94 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $66,690 | $32.06 | |
| 75th | $83,710 | $40.25 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.85 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $81,870 |
| Columbia, SC | $78,880 |
| Greenville, SC | $71,450 |
| Charlotte, NC | $69,750 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $62,690 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 27. North Carolina | $70,050 |
| 28. Texas | $68,280 |
| 29. Colorado | $66,870 |
| 30. South Carolina | $66,690 |
| 31. Wyoming | $66,350 |
| 32. Indiana | $66,150 |
| 33. Missouri | $65,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $32.06 ($66,690 a year).
Do education teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $66,690 against $75,350 nationally, 11% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for education teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays education teachers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $81,870 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.