History Teachers Salary in South Carolina
History Teachers in South Carolina earn a median of $73,670 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,650; the top 10% earn over $106,760. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,650 median in South Carolina
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,410 median in South Carolina
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$80,370 median in South Carolina
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64,500 median in South Carolina
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,230 median in South Carolina
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64,470 median in South Carolina
History Teachers pay in South Carolina
How much do history teachers make in South Carolina?
The median is $73,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,650 and the top 10% earn over $106,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 45 (−12% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.