How much does a psychology teacher make in South Carolina?
$74,890a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in South Carolina. That is $36.00 an hour or $6,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,760Median: $74,890Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| Median | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.20 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.26 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $109,100 |
| Columbia, SC | $100,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $78,210 |
| Charleston, SC | $76,600 |
| Greenville, SC | $63,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 39. Pennsylvania | $75,960 |
| 40. Alabama | $75,340 |
| 41. North Carolina | $75,260 |
| 42. South Carolina | $74,890 |
| 43. Kentucky | $74,520 |
| 44. West Virginia | $74,280 |
| 45. Florida | $69,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $36.00 ($74,890 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $74,890 against $80,340 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for psychology teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays psychology teachers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $109,100 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.