Childcare Workers Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #39 of 51 · SC
12.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,600 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $29,650
Employment 10,660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,020P25 $25,130 Median $29,650P75 $34,120P90 $37,720
About 80% of childcare workerss in South Carolina earn between $22,020 and $37,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in South Carolina is $30,600, about 12.6% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $31,870 | $33,350 | 1,860 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $30,740 | $31,220 | 220 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $29,430 | $30,280 | 620 |
| Columbia, SC | $28,850 | $30,150 | 1,670 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $28,850 | $29,820 | 410 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $28,440 | $28,590 | 1,740 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $28,290 | $28,870 | 400 |
| Florence, SC | $27,780 | $27,000 | 410 |