How much does a geography teacher make in South Carolina?
$85,810a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in South Carolina. That is $41.25 an hour or $7,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,670Median: $85,810Highest 10%: $156,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| 25th | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| Median | $85,810 | $41.25 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.39 | |
| 90th | $156,800 | $75.38 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $84,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 12. Washington | $90,550 |
| 13. New Mexico | $89,060 |
| 14. Kentucky | $86,790 |
| 15. South Carolina | $85,810 |
| 16. Georgia | $85,420 |
| 17. North Carolina | $84,630 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $84,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $41.25 ($85,810 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $85,810 against $97,590 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for geography teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 15 of 28 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays geography teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $84,630 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.