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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$70,340
- Hilton Head Island$67,180
- Greenville$66,810
- Myrtle Beach$65,360
- Spartanburg$63,160
- Columbia$62,620
- Florence$60,780
- Sumter$60,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $70,340 | $65,280 | $59,870 | $55,966 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $67,180 | $65,290 | $52,610 | $53,952 | 98 |
| Greenville | $66,810 | $64,060 | $52,340 | $53,717 | 93 |
| Myrtle Beach | $65,360 | $62,580 | $61,460 | $52,679 | 94 |
| Spartanburg | $63,160 | $62,910 | $50,490 | $51,057 | 91 |
| Columbia | $62,620 | $60,280 | $50,710 | $50,659 | 94 |
| Florence | $60,780 | $60,950 | $49,420 | $49,303 | 87 |
| Sumter | $60,500 | $60,110 | $50,640 | $49,096 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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