School Psychologists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for school psychologists is $36.89 an hour ($76,720 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($95,990). South Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school psychologists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.16 | $52,340 |
| 25% of workers | $31.12 | $64,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.89 | $76,720 |
| 75% of workers | $41.58 | $86,480 |
| 90% of workers | $50.22 | $104,450 |
School Psychologists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $81,370 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $75,880 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $75,390 | 70 |
| Spartanburg | $67,280 | 80 |
| Florence | $66,490 | 70 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for school psychologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Urban and Regional Planners | $75,810 |
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