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Teacher Jobs in South Carolina

New public school teachers in the state of South Carolina make an average of $32,306 per year. Salary steadily increases as years of experience and professional certifications accrue. Regardless of this competitive wage, South Carolina is still experiencing teaching shortages in the elementary and secondary panels - there is always room for dedicated and dynamic teachers to teach the state's 727,186 students. Teachers seeking employment are encouraged to apply first to districts with high student enrolment like Greenville County School District, Charleston County School District, and Horry County Schools.

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South Carolina Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed

22,640

Salary Range

$45,840 - $74,040

Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $45,840 to $74,040 a year in South Carolina. There are around twenty two thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.

Elementary School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
980 $60,220
680 $50,510
480 $50,680
4,520 $56,430
4,280 $51,060
3,700 $55,490
1,310 $53,150
1,090 $52,540

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed

890

Salary Range

$48,460 - $99,700

English teachers have a salary range between $48,460 to $99,700 a year in South Carolina, with over 890 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.

English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
240 $63,950
240 $60,470
130 $87,040

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

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Total Employed

15,850

Salary Range

$46,880 - $75,200

As a high school teacher in South Carolina you can expect to make between $46,880 - $75,200. There are around fifteen thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.

High School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
940 $55,000
560 $64,440
3,060 $54,780
290 $58,350
2,740 $54,540
1,920 $57,920
1,120 $58,600

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

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Total Employed

290

Salary Range

$51,750 - $129,230

In South Carolina, a history teacher's salary may range from $51,750 to $129,230. There are around 290 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.

History Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $78,170
70 $66,790

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed

2,000

Salary Range

$42,910 - $75,060

Kindergarten teachers in South Carolina, can earn between $42,910 to $75,060 a year. There are around two thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
90 $64,440
430 $52,740
300 $57,210
280 $54,780
230 $47,520
180 $50,120
120 $48,650

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Math teacher requirements vary by state

Total Employed

50,270

Salary Range

$42,910 - $129,890

As a math teacher in South Carolina you can expect to make between $42,910 - $129,890. South Carolina is home to about fifty thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.

Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
200 $68,760
150 $80,720

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Students run on a basketball court in PE class

Total Employed

2,750

Salary Range

$27,490 - $85,830

P.e. teachers have a salary range between $27,490 to $85,830 a year in South Carolina. South Carolina is home to about two thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.

Coaches and Scouts
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
90 $40,210
660 $56,850
500 $57,220
410 $60,750
190 $48,460
180 $58,490
170 $52,520

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed

4,420

Salary Range

$23,500 - $54,590

In South Carolina, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $23,500 to $54,590, with over 4,420 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.

Preschool Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
870 $30,090
820 $33,490
750 $35,270
460 $34,000
250 $31,750
190 $36,400
120 $31,280
110 $29,350

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

School administrator talks to a student

Total Employed

5,040

Salary Range

$38,040 - $124,930

As a school administrator in South Carolina you can expect to make between $38,040 - $124,930. South Carolina is home to about five thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
90 $57,280
80 $53,550
50 $54,350
40 $47,660
110 $55,090

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)

Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
810 $96,170
740 $91,450
670 $97,920
370 $92,300
300 $89,950
220 $97,740
110 $95,570
100 $86,010

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed

6,030

Salary Range

$39,750 - $77,640

School counselors in South Carolina, can earn between $39,750 to $77,640 a year, with over 6,030 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
980 $54,800
90 $50,460
480 $51,680
330 $55,660
210 $57,910
150 $54,570
1,310 $53,650
1,190 $50,340

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

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Total Employed

2,480

Salary Range

$25,010 - $75,430

In South Carolina, a special education teacher's salary may range from $25,010 to $75,430. South Carolina is home to about two thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?

Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
50 $56,670

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)

Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
90 $66,730
420 $58,460
370 $49,020
270 $55,520
180 $52,380
170 $54,950

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)

Largest School Districts in South Carolina

School District Schools Teachers
Greenville County School District 96 4,462
Charleston County School District 80 3,265
Horry County Schools 53 2,636
Berkeley County School District 40 1,895
Richland County School District One 50 1,842
Richland County School District Two 31 1,783
Lexington County School District One 29 1,598
Aiken County Public School District 40 1,493
Dorchester School District Two 21 1,442
Beaufort County School District 30 1,427
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties 21 1,232
Florence School District One 26 1,073
York County School District 3 28 1,059
School District of Pickens County 26 1,023
Sumter School District 27 994
Anderson School District Five 22 878
School District of Oconee County 19 769
Fort Mill School District 13 739
Lancaster County School District 20 736
Spartanburg School District Six 14 692
Georgetown County School District 19 674
Kershaw County School District 19 652
Darlington County School District 22 646
Spartanburg County School District Two 14 616
Cherokee County School District 19 614
Spartanburg School District 7 13 607
Lexington County School District Two 15 594
Anderson County School District 01 14 525
Spartanburg County School District 05 12 519
Greenwood County School District 50 14 496
Chesterfield County School District 16 482
Clover School District 9 482
Orangeburg County School District 05 15 444
Newberry County School District 14 427
Colleton County High School 10 377
Chester County School District 12 376
Laurens County School District 55 13 358
Spartanburg County School District 01 10 353
Marion 10 11 347
York School District One 9 321
Marlboro County School District 8 287
Union County Public Schools District 9 275
Williamsburg County School District 14 262
Edgefield County School District 8 259
Orangeburg County School District 04 8 247
Fairfield County School District 8 240
Florence County School District 03 9 239
Dillon 04 8 237
Orangeburg County School District 03 8 222
Anderson County School District 02 7 213

Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014

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