Substitute Teachers Salary in South Carolina
Substitute Teachers in South Carolina earn a median of $30,400 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,700
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,460; the top 10% earn over $78,690. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
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Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,890 median in South Carolina
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,820 median in South Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,310 median in South Carolina
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,580 median in South Carolina
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,150 median in South Carolina
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,810 median in South Carolina
Substitute Teachers pay in South Carolina
How much do substitute teachers make in South Carolina?
The median is $30,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,460 and the top 10% earn over $78,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−27% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.