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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$121,650
- Greenville$99,340
- Charleston$87,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $121,650 | $102,690 | $102,690 | $89,039 | 94 |
| Greenville | $99,340 | $97,580 | $64,250 | $74,506 | 93 |
| Charleston | $87,660 | $81,610 | $66,960 | $67,002 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in South Carolina
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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