How much does a middle school teacher make in South Carolina?
$60,810a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in South Carolina. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,090Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $78,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $50,860 | $24.45 | |
| Median | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| 90th | $78,160 | $37.58 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $64,600 |
| Charleston, SC | $62,530 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $62,270 |
| Florence, SC | $60,250 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,060 |
| Columbia, SC | $59,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,110 |
| Greenville, SC | $58,360 |
| Sumter, SC | $57,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 33. Montana | $61,550 |
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
| 38. Tennessee | $60,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,810 against $64,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for middle school teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays middle school teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $64,600 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.