How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in South Carolina?
$79,540a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in South Carolina. That is $38.24 an hour or $6,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.24
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,510Median: $79,540Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| 25th | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| Median | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| 75th | $99,410 | $47.79 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.64 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $111,800 |
| Columbia, SC | $101,300 |
| Greenville, SC | $79,540 |
| Charlotte, NC | $78,250 |
| Charleston, SC | $77,110 |
| Florence, SC | $61,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 24. Louisiana | $79,960 |
| 25. Alabama | $79,690 |
| 26. Maine | $79,600 |
| 27. South Carolina | $79,540 |
| 28. New Mexico | $79,380 |
| 29. Illinois | $79,150 |
| 30. Arizona | $78,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $38.24 ($79,540 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $79,540 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $111,800 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.