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Elementary School Teachers salary in South Carolina

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$60,820
Mean annual$62,210
Range (10th to 90th)$48,410 to $77,570
South Carolina employment25,030
State vs national-15.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where South Carolina elementary school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$48,41025TH$50,280MEDIAN$60,82075TH$74,12090TH$77,570

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,280 and $74,120, with a median of $60,820.

Real disclosed salaries

Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 152 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $58,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry89$54,889
Level II — qualified48$59,676
Level III — experienced6$61,720
Level IV — fully competent9$66,594

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONEELEMENTARY TEACHER31$58,221
Lexington County School District OneWorld Language Teacher - Elementary School Spanish Immersion25$61,557
Lee County School DistrictEarly Childhood Education Teacher15$55,500
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTELEMENTARY TEACHER10$62,851
Darlington County School DistrictElementary School Teacher8$59,555
ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTElementary Teacher7$55,736
Fairfield County School DistrictELEMENTARY TEACHER6$61,720
Barnwell County School DistrictElementary School Teacher5$54,080
Jasper County School DistrictElementary School Teacher5$45,650
CLAPHAM EDUCATIONAL GROUPCHINESE IMMERSION ELEMENTARY TEACHER3$45,450

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Elementary Teacher at ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    $73,901
    FairfaxWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-726287
  • ESOL TEACHER at LAURENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 55
    $54,500
    Gray Court2Wage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725008
  • World Language Teacher Elementary School German Immersion at Lexington County School District One
    $64,421
    LexingtonWage Level IDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725960
  • ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at Fairfield County School District
    $63,937
    WinnsboroWage Level IIIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710210
  • ELEMENTARY TEACHER at Fairfield County School District
    $62,163
    WinnsboroWage Level IIIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710144
  • ELEMENTARY TEACHER at Fairfield County School District
    $66,594
    WinnsboroWage Level IVDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710260
  • ELEMENTARY TEACHER at Fairfield County School District
    $61,277
    RidgelandWage Level IIIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710307
  • Elementary School Art Teacher at Dorchester School District Two
    $58,896
    SummervilleWage Level IDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-704999

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Elementary School Teachers pay by experience level in South Carolina

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

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Specialties

Elementary School Teachers specialties in South Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 109 certified offers. The most common variant is ELEMENTARY TEACHER at a median of $60,374.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
ELEMENTARY TEACHERRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE36$60,374
Elementary School TeacherLee County School District31$57,250
World Language Teacher - Elementary School Spanish ImmersionLexington County School District One9$57,112
Early Childhood Education TeacherLee County School District7$54,500
World Language Teacher - Elementary School SpanishLexington County School District One5$66,765
EARLY CHILDHOOD ELEMENTARY TEACHERRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE5$62,598
Early Childhood TeacherRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE4$47,295
World Language Teacher - Elementary School French ImmersionLexington County School District One3$64,421
World Language Teacher - Elem. School Spanish ImmersionLexington County School District One3$59,068
Elementary School Teacher - 3rd GradeDorchester School District Two3$62,432
Elementary School Immersion TeacherEast Link Academy3$42,320

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in South Carolina over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, South Carolina2023 to 2025
$59,6702023$59,3702024$60,8202025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.6 / 5

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5

  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.3 / 5

  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.3 / 5

  • Learning Strategies

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5

  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5

  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.

  2. 02

    Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

  3. 03

    Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  4. 04

    Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

  5. 05

    Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

  6. 06

    Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  7. 07

    Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

  8. 08

    Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina is $60,820.
How does South Carolina compare to the national median for Elementary School Teachers?
The South Carolina median is -15.8% versus the BLS national figure of $72,224.
What is the salary range for Elementary School Teachers in South Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,410 and the 90th-percentile at $77,570, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Elementary School Teachers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Elementary School Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.