Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #27 of 50 · SC
14.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,860 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $30,400
Employment 7,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,460P25 $27,530 Median $30,400P75 $39,140P90 $78,690
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in South Carolina earn between $22,460 and $78,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in South Carolina is $39,860, about 14.1% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $42,640 | $49,420 | 1,180 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,250 | $57,200 | 770 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $34,930 | $36,090 | 2,680 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $29,690 | $60,740 | 210 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $27,710 | $34,370 | 190 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $26,890 | $29,950 | — |
| Sumter, SC | $22,050 | $31,140 | 60 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $21,360 | $29,940 | 210 |