Tutors Salary in South Carolina

Tutors in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $46,180 a year) and the least in Spartanburg ($35,660), across the 5 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tutors average at $39,940 and the median at $33,220 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,050.

Tutors average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$46,180
Florence$45,380
Columbia$39,180
Greenville$35,670
Spartanburg$35,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$46,180	$31,910	$24,290	$38,540	101
Florence	$45,380	$47,120	$25,820	$37,950	87
Columbia	$39,180	$33,780	$27,300	$33,180	94
Greenville	$35,670	$27,620	$23,340	$30,430	93
Spartanburg	$35,660	$32,270	$25,500	$30,422	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tutors salary in other states

Tutors salary by city and state

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 25-3041.
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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