Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in South Carolina
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in South Carolina earn an average of $36,190 a year. That is $6,840 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030. The best-paying metro area is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC at $48,510.
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Average pay for preschool teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| South Carolina | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| Georgia | $47,920 | $23.04 |
| North Carolina | $37,340 | $17.95 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,210
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,340
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,580
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,750
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,150
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,860
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in South Carolina?
The average is $36,190 a year, and the median is $34,500. That is $6,840 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$17.40 an hour on average; the median is $16.59.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($48,510), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($39,440). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Columbia, SC ($33,140).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #45 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.