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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$91,840
- Charleston$80,640
- Greenville$72,150
- Spartanburg$61,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $91,840 | $78,880 | $61,130 | $69,666 | 94 |
| Charleston | $80,640 | $81,870 | $65,450 | $62,529 | 101 |
| Greenville | $72,150 | $71,450 | $59,730 | $57,120 | 93 |
| Spartanburg | $61,830 | $62,690 | $53,230 | $50,077 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education 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 25-1081.
- 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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