What is the median salary for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina is $59,810.

How does South Carolina compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?

The South Carolina median is -11.9% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.

What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,580 and the 90th-percentile at $76,960, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Middle 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 Middle School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Middle School Teachers Salary in South Carolina

Median annual$59,810

Mean annual$60,690

Range (10th to 90th)$45,580 to $76,960

South Carolina employment9,010

State vs national-11.9% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

The middle 50% of workers earn between $48,840 and $72,700, with a median of $59,810.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 103 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $55,571. 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.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	65	$55,080
Level II — qualified	30	$55,239
Level III — experienced	2	$68,344

Top employers filing for this role

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

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER	19	$52,041
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	Middle School Science Teacher	12	$54,315
Lexington County School District One	World Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish	10	$65,764
Darlington County School District	Middle School Mathematics Teacher	10	$61,094
Dorchester School District Two	Middle School Math Teacher	7	$65,849
Jasper County School District- Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence	Middle School Teacher	6	$59,689
Jasper County School District	Middle School Teacher	5	$48,540
Colleton County School District	Middle School Science Teacher	5	$47,000
Lee County School District	Middle School History Teacher	4	$54,000
Rock Hill School District Three	Middle School Spanish Teacher	3	$64,227

Recent sample filings

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER at RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
$59,173
COLUMBIADecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-452964
World Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish at Lexington County School District One
$84,741
LexingtonDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-406150
Math Teacher at Virtus Academy of South Carolina
$57,551
FlorenceDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-382186
High School Math Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$50,175
SanteeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-368649
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER at LAURENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 55
$56,400
LaurensDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-346974
Middle School Science Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$54,060
SanteeWage Level IIDecided Sep 19, 2025I-200-25255-306086
Foreign Language Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$54,570
SanteeWage Level IIDecided Sep 19, 2025I-200-25255-306052
Middle School Science Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$54,060
Holly HillWage Level IIDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-287897

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.

By seniority

Middle 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.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in South Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 69 certified offers. The most common variant is Middle School Math Teacher at a median of $52,396.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Middle School Math Teacher	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	17	$52,396
Middle School Science Teacher	ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	16	$56,264
Middle School Teacher	Jasper County School District- Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence	13	$48,956
Middle School Spanish Teacher	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	10	$60,781
World Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish	Lexington County School District One	6	$74,823
Middle School Mathematics Teacher	Darlington County School District	4	$52,318
Spanish Middle School Teacher	Florence Public School District One	3	$70,890

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

Pay by industry

Middle School Teachers in South Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 103 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $55,849.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Education	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	102	$55,849
Professional services	Global Teachers Solutions LLC	1	$45,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in South Carolina over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, South Carolina2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

English Language
Knowledge
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Writing
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
06
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
07
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
08
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

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 Middle School Teachers in South Carolina?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina is $59,810.
How does South Carolina compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?: The South Carolina median is -11.9% versus the BLS national figure of $67,911.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,580 and the 90th-percentile at $76,960, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Middle 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 Middle 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.