SC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2021

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual Salary $59,370 -5% below national average (national: $62,340)
$58,650Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
23,680Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,370
$45,050
10th pct.
$76,520
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,050N/A
25th percentile$47,630N/A
50th percentile (median)$59,370N/A
75th percentile$64,480N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$76,520N/A
Mean (average)$58,650N/A

How South Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. South Carolina
South Carolina (current) $59,370
Washington $99,110 +67%
California $98,190 +65%
District of Columbia $94,730 +60%
Rhode Island $86,900 +46%
Massachusetts $83,260 +40%
New York $82,480 +39%
Connecticut $78,740 +33%
New Jersey $77,150 +30%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in South Carolina?

The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in South Carolina is $58,650 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in South Carolina?

Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) in South Carolina typically earn around $45,050 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,630 per year.

What is the highest Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in South Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in South Carolina make approximately $76,520 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $64,480 per year.

How does the South Carolina Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary compare to the national average?

The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in South Carolina is $59,370, which is -5% below national average of $62,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes