SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — South Carolina
South Carolina · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina comes to $72,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,270 by 8.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina comes to $72,120 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,270 by 8.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,240 and $91,740. The lowest tenth earn under $50,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,060.
Employment stands at 1,150, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 24th by median wage. Hilton Head Island leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 223rd of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,620 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $59,240 | −10.6% |
| Median (50th) | $72,120 | +8.8% |
| 75th | $91,740 | +38.4% |
| 90th | $98,060 | +48.0% |
| Mean | $73,760 | +11.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $82,310 | 70 | |
| 2 | Florence | $76,600 | 60 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $71,490 | 150 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $71,290 | 260 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $65,010 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $72,120 goes as far as $76,969 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,969US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,120 a year, 8.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,620 to $98,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $82,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $72,120, 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 $66,270, so pay in South Carolina is 8.8% higher. 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 $98,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,620 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 Hilton Head Island, at $82,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,150 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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