How much does an elementary school teacher make in South Carolina?
$60,820a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in South Carolina. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $60,820Highest 10%: $77,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| Median | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $74,120 | $35.63 | |
| 90th | $77,570 | $37.29 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $64,990 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,000 |
| Charleston, SC | $61,020 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $60,990 |
| Florence, SC | $60,910 |
| Greenville, SC | $60,680 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,050 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,680 |
| Sumter, SC | $57,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 31. Alabama | $61,380 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,210 |
| 33. Wyoming | $61,150 |
| 34. South Carolina | $60,820 |
| 35. Kentucky | $60,610 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,580 |
| 37. North Dakota | $60,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.24 ($60,820 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,820 against $63,970 nationally, 5% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for elementary school teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays elementary school teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $64,990 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.