How much does a physics teacher make in South Carolina?
$81,210a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in South Carolina. That is $39.04 an hour or $6,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.04
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,470Median: $81,210Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| 25th | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| Median | $81,210 | $39.04 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.99 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $108,100 |
| Charleston, SC | $81,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 38. South Dakota | $86,010 |
| 39. District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| 40. Alabama | $82,750 |
| 41. South Carolina | $81,210 |
| 42. Tennessee | $80,630 |
| 43. Kentucky | $80,270 |
| 44. Florida | $74,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $39.04 ($81,210 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $81,210 against $100,300 nationally, 19% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for physics teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 47 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physics teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $108,100 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.