How much does a substitute teacher make in South Carolina?
$30,400a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in South Carolina. That is $14.62 an hour or $2,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.62
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,460Median: $30,400Highest 10%: $78,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,460 | $10.80 | |
| 25th | $27,530 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $30,400 | $14.62 | |
| 75th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 90th | $78,690 | $37.83 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $42,640 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,250 |
| Greenville, SC | $34,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $32,010 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $26,890 |
| Augusta, GA | $24,800 |
| Sumter, SC | $22,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 37. Idaho | $34,080 |
| 38. North Carolina | $33,780 |
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $14.62 ($30,400 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $30,400 against $41,670 nationally, 27% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for substitute teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays substitute teachers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $42,640 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.