How much does a teacher and instructor make in South Carolina?
$60,220a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in South Carolina. That is $28.95 an hour or $5,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.95
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,240Median: $60,220Highest 10%: $90,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 75th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $90,610 | $43.56 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Florence, SC | $88,910 |
| Charleston, SC | $76,400 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,330 |
| Sumter, SC | $60,220 |
| Augusta, GA | $54,080 |
| Greenville, SC | $51,100 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $50,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,050 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 26. Connecticut | $62,270 |
| 27. Minnesota | $61,330 |
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $28.95 ($60,220 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,220 against $66,140 nationally, 9% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for teacher and instructor pay?
South Carolina ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays teacher and instructors the most?
Florence, SC, with a median of $88,910 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.