How much does a postsecondary teacher make in South Carolina?
$77,940a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in South Carolina. That is $37.47 an hour or $6,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.47
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,670Median: $77,940Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 75th | $85,780 | $41.24 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.28 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $81,500 |
| Columbia, SC | $80,010 |
| Charleston, SC | $79,110 |
| Charlotte, NC | $78,350 |
| Greenville, SC | $75,300 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $62,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $55,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 14. New Mexico | $78,840 |
| 15. Louisiana | $78,810 |
| 16. Connecticut | $78,220 |
| 17. South Carolina | $77,940 |
| 18. Montana | $77,550 |
| 19. Arizona | $76,700 |
| 20. Tennessee | $76,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $37.47 ($77,940 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $77,940 against $77,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $81,500 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.