Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $62,580 a year. About 16,080 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). South Carolina ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,740 |
| 25% of workers | $55,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62,580 |
| 75% of workers | $76,600 |
| 90% of workers | $80,700 |
Secondary 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 | $65,290 | 680 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $65,280 | 2,430 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $64,060 | 2,700 |
| Spartanburg | $62,910 | 1,120 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $62,580 | 790 |
| Florence | $60,950 | 700 |
| Columbia | $60,280 | 3,310 |
| Sumter | $60,110 | 310 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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