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Middle 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

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

Median annual$60,810
Mean annual$62,580
Range (10th to 90th)$48,090 to $78,160
South Carolina employment9,750
State vs national-14.5% 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)

10TH$48,09025TH$50,860MEDIAN$60,81075TH$74,51090TH$78,160

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,860 and $74,510, with a median of $60,810.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 121 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $57,538. 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 — entry75$56,500
Level II — qualified42$57,393
Level III — experienced2$68,344
Level IV — fully competent2$74,890

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.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONEMIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER26$59,741
Lexington County School District OneWorld Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish14$66,042
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTMiddle School Math Teacher13$54,570
Darlington County School DistrictMiddle School Mathematics Teacher10$61,094
Dorchester School District TwoMiddle School Math Teacher9$64,390
Jasper County School District- Ridgeland Secondary Academy of ExcellenceMiddle School Teacher6$59,689
Colleton County School DistrictMiddle School Science Teacher5$47,000
Jasper County School DistrictMiddle School Teacher5$48,540
Lee County School DistrictMiddle School History Teacher4$54,000
Rock Hill School District ThreeMiddle School ESOL Teacher4$66,784

Recent sample filings

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

  • Middle School Math Teacher at Dorchester School District Two
    $57,596
    SummervilleWage Level IDecided —I-200-26084-727959
  • World Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish at Lexington County School District One
    $71,086
    LexingtonWage Level IDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725963
  • Science Teacher at ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    $57,538
    FairfaxWage Level IIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718690
  • FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    $73,328
    OrangeburgWage Level IVDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673812
  • Social Studies Teacher at JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    $76,452
    RidgelandWage Level IVDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-666581
  • World Language Teacher - Middle School Spanish Teacher at Lexington County School District One
    $63,182
    LexingtonWage Level IDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-667171
  • World Language Teacher - Middle School Mandarin Chinese at Lexington County School District One
    $82,005
    LexingtonWage Level IDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-663875
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL ESOL/SPANISH TEACHER at RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
    $70,599
    COLUMBIAWage Level IIDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-663311

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

Middle School Teachers pay by experience level in South Carolina

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Specialties

Middle School Teachers specialties in South Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 79 certified offers. The most common variant is Middle School Math Teacher at a median of $56,032.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Middle School Math TeacherRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE20$56,032
Middle School Science TeacherRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE18$58,420
Middle School TeacherJasper County School District- Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence13$48,956
Middle School Spanish TeacherDarlington County School District10$60,781
World Language Teacher - Middle School SpanishLexington County School District One7$71,086
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE4$62,337
Middle School Mathematics TeacherDarlington County School District4$52,318
Spanish Middle School TeacherFlorence Public School District One3$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 121 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $57,545.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationRICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE120$57,545
Professional servicesGlobal Teachers Solutions LLC1$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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, South Carolina2023 to 2025
$61,2902023$59,8102024$60,8102025

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)

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

  6. 06

    Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

  7. 07

    Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  8. 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

—

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 $60,810.
How does South Carolina compare to the national median for Middle School Teachers?
The South Carolina median is -14.5% versus the BLS national figure of $71,125.
What is the salary range for Middle School Teachers in South Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,090 and the 90th-percentile at $78,160, 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.