Elementary School Teacher Salary in South Carolina
Based on 25K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$60,820
$29.24/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-10.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $78K
25K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,410 |
| 25th percentile | $50,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,820 |
| 75th percentile | $74,120 |
| 90th percentile | $77,570 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,970 |
| 2023 | $59,670 |
| 2024 | $59,370 |
| 2025 | $60,820 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,970 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $59,670 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $59,370 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $60,820 | $68,176 |