How much does a secondary school teacher make in South Carolina?
$62,580a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in South Carolina. That is $30.09 an hour or $5,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.09
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,740Median: $62,580Highest 10%: $80,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 25th | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| Median | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 75th | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 90th | $80,700 | $38.80 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $65,290 |
| Charleston, SC | $65,280 |
| Greenville, SC | $64,060 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,420 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $62,910 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $62,580 |
| Florence, SC | $60,950 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,300 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,280 |
| Sumter, SC | $60,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 29. Nebraska | $63,450 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $62,870 |
| 31. Wyoming | $62,690 |
| 32. South Carolina | $62,580 |
| 33. Alabama | $61,990 |
| 34. Indiana | $61,880 |
| 35. Tennessee | $61,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.09 ($62,580 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,580 against $72,040 nationally, 13% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for secondary school teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays secondary school teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $65,290 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.