SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — South Carolina
South Carolina · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in South Carolina is $74,890 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in South Carolina is $74,890 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $48,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,720 to $100,260.
Employment stands at 390, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 42nd by median wage. Columbia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 211th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $61,720 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $74,890 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $100,260 | +24.8% |
| 90th | $125,340 | +56.0% |
| Mean | $81,520 | +1.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $100,260 | 90 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $76,600 | 100 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $63,530 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $74,890 goes as far as $79,925 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,925US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,890 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,760 to $125,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $100,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $74,890, 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 $80,340, so pay in South Carolina is 6.8% 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 $125,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,760 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 Columbia, at $100,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 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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