How much does a sociology teacher make in South Carolina?
$78,410a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in South Carolina. That is $37.70 an hour or $6,534 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.70
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,440Median: $78,410Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| 25th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $78,410 | $37.70 | |
| 75th | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.49 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $66,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sociology teachers.
| 26. Colorado | $78,630 |
| 27. Kansas | $78,630 |
| 28. Arizona | $78,430 |
| 29. South Carolina | $78,410 |
| 30. New Jersey | $78,350 |
| 31. Virginia | $78,120 |
| 32. Missouri | $77,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $37.70 ($78,410 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $78,410 against $84,290 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for sociology teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays sociology teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $66,890 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.