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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$67,020
- Hilton Head Island$66,440
- Spartanburg$63,340
- Greenville$62,470
- Columbia$59,940
- Florence$59,460
- Sumter$57,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $67,020 | $62,530 | $60,200 | $53,851 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $66,440 | $64,600 | $51,970 | $53,475 | 98 |
| Spartanburg | $63,340 | $62,270 | $50,860 | $51,190 | 91 |
| Greenville | $62,470 | $58,360 | $51,580 | $50,549 | 93 |
| Columbia | $59,940 | $59,400 | $50,130 | $48,684 | 94 |
| Florence | $59,460 | $60,250 | $49,190 | $48,330 | 87 |
| Sumter | $57,070 | $57,430 | $47,180 | $46,568 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in South Carolina
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 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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