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

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina is $61,300.

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

The South Carolina median is -15.0% versus the BLS national figure of $72,150.

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

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,430 and the 90th-percentile at $78,450, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Secondary School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Secondary School Teachers?

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

Secondary School Teachers Salary in South Carolina

Median annual$61,300

Mean annual$61,590

Range (10th to 90th)$45,430 to $78,450

South Carolina employment17,010

State vs national-15.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where South Carolina secondary 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 $48,940 and $74,080, with a median of $61,300.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 148 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $60,345. 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	89	$56,336
Level II — qualified	42	$62,644
Level III — experienced	6	$59,364
Level IV — fully competent	6	$63,915

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Secondary 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	High School English Teacher	17	$61,458
Jasper County School District	High School Teacher	17	$45,960
Dorchester School District Two	High School Science Teacher	15	$61,649
Lexington County School District One	World Language Teacher - High School Spanish	14	$63,719
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	High School Science Teacher	14	$62,111
Darlington County School District	Secondary Science Teacher	11	$56,162
Lee County School District	Secondary Mathematics Teacher	9	$52,500
Dillon School District Four	HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER	6	$63,750
Colleton County School District	High School Math Teacher	5	$47,000
Bamberg County School District	High School Science Teacher	3	$56,000

Recent sample filings

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

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER at RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
$78,308
COLUMBIADecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490081
High School Math Teacher at Jasper County School District
$82,334
HardeevilleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-372339
World Language Teacher - High School Spanish at Lexington County School District One
$67,805
LexingtonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377634
High School Science Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$77,250
CordovaWage Level IIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-322065
High School Math Teacher at ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$48,960
SanteeWage Level IIDecided Sep 18, 2025I-200-25254-303988
Secondary School Teacher at Orangeburg High School for Health Professions (HSHP)
$64,080
OrangeburgWage Level IVDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25250-291865
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER at Dillon School District Four
$63,750
DillonWage Level IVDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25241-276074
High School Mathematics Teacher at Chesterfield County School District
$48,500
CherawWage Level IDecided Aug 20, 2025I-200-25225-238820

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

Secondary 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

Secondary School Teachers specialties in South Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 116 certified offers. The most common variant is High School Science Teacher at a median of $62,669.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
High School Science Teacher	ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	25	$62,669
High School Math Teacher	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	18	$59,874
High School Teacher	Jasper County School District	17	$45,960
World Language Teacher - High School Spanish	Lexington County School District One	11	$62,412
High School Spanish Teacher	ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	11	$60,439
Secondary Science Teacher	Darlington County School District	6	$64,181
Secondary Math Teacher	Lee County School District	6	$48,750
High School Mathematics Teacher	ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT	5	$54,423
Secondary Mathematics Teacher	Darlington County School District	5	$62,125
High School English Teacher	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	5	$64,884
Secondary School Teacher	Orangeburg High School for Health Professions (HSHP)	4	$60,033
Secondary English Teacher	Darlington County School District	3	$56,162

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

Pay by industry

Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 148 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $60,745.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Education	RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE	146	$60,745
Professional services	Global Teachers Solutions LLC	2	$60,000

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
Oral Expression
Ability
4.3 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.1 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
02
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
06
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
07
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
08
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-1.6%

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 Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina is $61,300.
How does South Carolina compare to the national median for Secondary School Teachers?: The South Carolina median is -15.0% versus the BLS national figure of $72,150.
What is the salary range for Secondary School Teachers in South Carolina?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,430 and the 90th-percentile at $78,450, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Secondary School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Secondary 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.