How much does a kindergarten teacher make in South Carolina?
$60,890a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in South Carolina. That is $29.27 an hour or $5,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.27
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $60,890Highest 10%: $79,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| 75th | $70,140 | $33.72 | |
| 90th | $79,090 | $38.02 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $64,810 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,350 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,040 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,880 |
| Greenville, SC | $59,840 |
| Charleston, SC | $59,580 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 25. Idaho | $62,240 |
| 26. Nebraska | $62,200 |
| 27. Wyoming | $60,990 |
| 28. South Carolina | $60,890 |
| 29. Kentucky | $60,280 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $60,240 |
| 31. North Dakota | $59,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.27 ($60,890 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,890 against $62,680 nationally, 3% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $64,810 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.