How much does a history teacher make in South Carolina?
$73,670a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in South Carolina. That is $35.42 an hour or $6,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.42
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,650Median: $73,670Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $73,670 | $35.42 | |
| 75th | $93,530 | $44.97 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.33 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $104,100 |
| Charleston, SC | $77,050 |
| Charlotte, NC | $67,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 32. Wyoming | $75,400 |
| 33. North Carolina | $75,070 |
| 34. Kansas | $74,920 |
| 35. South Carolina | $73,670 |
| 36. Tennessee | $72,940 |
| 37. Florida | $70,880 |
| 38. West Virginia | $69,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $35.42 ($73,670 a year).
Do history teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,670 against $83,820 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for history teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 35 of 45 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays history teachers the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $104,100 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.