Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $60,810 a year. About 9,750 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($64,370). South Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,090 |
| 25% of workers | $50,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60,810 |
| 75% of workers | $74,510 |
| 90% of workers | $78,160 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $64,600 | 370 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $62,530 | 810 |
| Spartanburg | $62,270 | 1,060 |
| Florence | $60,250 | 420 |
| Columbia | $59,400 | 2,450 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $58,360 | 1,840 |
| Sumter | $57,430 | 190 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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