Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $45.95 an hour ($95,570 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($104,590). South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.94 | $60,190 |
| 25% of workers | $34.00 | $70,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.95 | $95,570 |
| 75% of workers | $62.75 | $130,530 |
| 90% of workers | $85.45 | $177,740 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $106,800 | 450 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $101,620 | 120 |
| Columbia | $101,150 | 580 |
| Spartanburg | $85,990 | 280 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $81,650 | 600 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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