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Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina earned a median of $62,580 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $72,040; 16,080 were employed there, ranking #33 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,580 | $72,040 |
| Mean annual wage | $65,340 | $76,320 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,740 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $55,790 | $59,980 |
| 75th percentile | $76,600 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $80,700 | $107,600 |
| Employment | 16,080 | 1,065,210 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.977 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.02 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.