SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — South Carolina
South Carolina · 1 metro areas compared
At $76,500, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $103,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,500, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $103,170. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,850 and $86,070. The lowest tenth earn under $53,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $115,530.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 39th by median wage. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 197th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,990 | −47.7% |
| 25th | $63,850 | −38.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,500 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $86,070 | −16.6% |
| 90th | $115,530 | +12.0% |
| Mean | $79,060 | −23.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $76,500 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $76,500 goes as far as $81,644 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,644US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,500 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,990 to $115,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $76,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $76,500, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in South Carolina is 25.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $115,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $76,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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