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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #31 of 51 · SC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in South Carolina earn between $48,410 and $77,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in South Carolina is $62,210, about 14.4% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $64,990 | $65,800 | 870 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,020 | $65,160 | 4,670 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $60,990 | $60,120 | 1,530 |
| Florence, SC | $60,910 | $59,410 | 1,010 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,750 | $58,680 | 1,510 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $60,680 | $61,450 | 4,390 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,340 | $59,210 | 1,450 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,050 | $60,300 | 4,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in South Carolina?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in South Carolina is $60,820 per year (mean $62,210), and about 80% earn between $48,410 and $77,570.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in South Carolina?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is South Carolina a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
South Carolina ranks #31 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $62,210 is about 14.4% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in South Carolina pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for elementary school teachers, except special education are Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($64,990), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($61,020), Spartanburg, SC ($60,990), by median annual wage.
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