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Childcare Workers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$33,350
- Hilton Head Island$31,220
- Spartanburg$30,280
- Columbia$30,150
- Myrtle Beach$29,820
- Greenville$28,590
- Sumter$27,860
- Florence$27,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $33,350 | $31,870 | $28,870 | $28,612 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $31,220 | $30,740 | $27,410 | $26,942 | 98 |
| Spartanburg | $30,280 | $29,430 | $26,540 | $26,206 | 91 |
| Columbia | $30,150 | $28,850 | $24,850 | $26,104 | 94 |
| Myrtle Beach | $29,820 | $28,850 | $26,280 | $25,845 | 94 |
| Greenville | $28,590 | $28,440 | $23,500 | $24,882 | 93 |
| Sumter | $27,860 | $27,660 | $23,580 | $24,297 | 88 |
| Florence | $27,000 | $27,780 | $23,330 | $23,606 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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