SOC 25-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Instructional Coordinators — Southern South Carolina
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
In Southern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $59,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $59,200. That is 23.6% lower than the national median of $77,440. Pay ranges from under $38,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,890 to $78,980.
Employment stands at 130, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $78,910. Of the 217 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | −50.6% |
| 25th | $45,890 | −40.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,200 | −23.6% |
| 75th | $78,980 | +2.0% |
| 90th | $81,060 | +4.7% |
| Mean | $60,540 | −21.8% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $78,910 | 960 | |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | $78,860 | 150 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $78,020 | 200 | |
| 4 | Florence | $73,890 | 140 | |
| 5 | Sumter | $68,740 | 40 | |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | $64,980 | 240 | |
| 7 | Greenville | $64,030 | 870 | |
| 8 | Columbia | $61,640 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $59,200 goes as far as $63,180 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,200 a year, 23.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,270 to $81,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $78,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Instructional Coordinators in Southern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $59,200, or $28.46 per hour, 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 $77,440, so pay in Southern South Carolina, SC is 23.6% 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 Southern South Carolina, SC earns more than $81,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,270 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 $78,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Southern South Carolina, SC. 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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