Secondary School Teacher Salary in South Carolina
Based on 16K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$62,580
$30.087/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
-11.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $81K
16K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,740 |
| 25th percentile | $55,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,580 |
| 75th percentile | $76,600 |
| 90th percentile | $80,700 |
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 |
| 2025 | $62,580 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,090 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $61,150 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $61,300 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $62,580 | $70,424 |