The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in South Carolina is $33,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,010.
Pay spans roughly $21,550 at the 10th percentile to $106,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.00 per hour. An estimated 7,580 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $33,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.00 |
| 10th percentile | $21,550 |
| 90th percentile | $106,090 |
| Employment | 7,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.