Childcare Workers Salary in South Carolina
Childcare Workers in South Carolina earn a median of $29,650 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,660
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,020; the top 10% earn over $37,720. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,500 median in South Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,800 median in South Carolina
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,890 median in South Carolina
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,120 median in South Carolina
- Residential Advisors$35,780 median in South Carolina
- Nannies$29,650 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in South Carolina
How much do childcare workers make in South Carolina?
The median is $29,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,020 and the top 10% earn over $37,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.