How much does a teaching assistant make in South Carolina?
$27,860a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in South Carolina. That is $13.39 an hour or $2,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.39
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,910Median: $27,860Highest 10%: $44,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,910 | $10.53 | |
| 25th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| Median | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| 75th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 90th | $44,290 | $21.29 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, SC | $34,070 |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,730 |
| Charleston, SC | $28,040 |
| Columbia, SC | $27,860 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $27,500 |
| Sumter, SC | $26,180 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $24,950 |
| Augusta, GA | $23,420 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $22,980 |
| Florence, SC | $22,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 45. Georgia | $28,770 |
| 46. South Dakota | $28,220 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,920 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,860 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $25,840 |
| 51. Alabama | $24,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $13.39 ($27,860 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,860 against $36,780 nationally, 24% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for teaching assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays teaching assistants the most?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, with a median of $34,070 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.