Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in South Carolina
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in South Carolina earn an average of $65,340 a year. That is $10,980 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $70,340.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,320 | – |
| South Carolina | $65,340 | – |
| Georgia | $72,000 | – |
| North Carolina | $55,760 | – |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,210
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,580
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,190
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,750
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,150
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,860
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in South Carolina?
The average is $65,340 a year, and the median is $62,580. That is $10,980 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $76,320.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($70,340), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($67,470). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($59,940).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #34 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.