How much does a preschool teacher make in South Carolina?
$34,500a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in South Carolina. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,820Median: $34,500Highest 10%: $49,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,820 | $12.89 | |
| 25th | $29,280 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| 90th | $49,900 | $23.99 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $36,830 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,480 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $35,960 |
| Charleston, SC | $35,710 |
| Greenville, SC | $34,620 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $34,290 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $33,100 |
| Florence, SC | $31,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $31,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 38. North Carolina | $35,710 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
| 40. Utah | $35,010 |
| 41. South Carolina | $34,500 |
| 42. Tennessee | $34,280 |
| 43. Arkansas | $34,190 |
| 44. Texas | $33,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.59 ($34,500 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,500 against $38,140 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for preschool teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays preschool teachers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $36,830 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.