SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Florence
Florence, SC · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Florence, SC is $60,250 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Florence, SC is $60,250 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,190 and $70,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,190 and the ninetieth at $74,080.
Employment stands at 420, or 4.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hilton Head Island records the highest median at $64,600. Of the 285 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $49,190 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,250 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $70,560 | +9.6% |
| 90th | $74,080 | +15.1% |
| Mean | $59,460 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $64,600 | 370 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $62,530 | 810 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $62,270 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $59,400 | 2,450 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $58,360 | 1,840 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $57,430 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florence run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $60,250 goes as far as $64,301 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,301US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,250 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,190 to $74,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $64,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Florence, SC?
The median annual wage is $60,250, 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 $64,370, so pay in Florence, SC is 6.4% 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 Florence, SC earns more than $74,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,190 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 $64,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Florence, 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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