Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in South Carolina earn a median of $51,200 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,960; the top 10% earn over $83,730. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102,440 median in South Carolina
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95,570 median in South Carolina
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$61,100 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$73,410 median in South Carolina
- Human Resources Managers$124,290 median in South Carolina
- Instructional Coordinators$65,460 median in South Carolina
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in South Carolina
How much do education and childcare administrators make in South Carolina?
The median is $51,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,960 and the top 10% earn over $83,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.