Secondary School Teacher Salary in South Carolina
Based on 17K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$61,300
$29.471/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-9.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $78K
17K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,430 |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,300 |
| 75th percentile | $74,080 |
| 90th percentile | $78,450 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,090 |
| 2023 | $61,150 |
| 2024 | $61,300 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,090 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $61,150 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $61,300 | $67,394 |