Childcare Workers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Childcare Workers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $27,444 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 9,280 childcare workers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $25,340 to $29,590 depending on location.
$27,444
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$29,590
Highest paying metro
$25,340
Lowest paying metro
9,280
Employed in South Carolina
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $29,590 | $27,120 | $36,610 | 2,530 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $28,440 | $24,430 | $34,370 | 260 |
| Columbia, SC | $28,410 | $23,260 | $29,470 | 1,810 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $28,350 | $23,710 | $30,570 | 630 |
| Greenville, SC | $27,940 | $22,570 | $29,230 | 1,910 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $27,280 | $22,590 | $29,580 | 590 |
| Florence, SC | $27,060 | $22,480 | $30,110 | 480 |
| Sumter, SC | $26,630 | $22,660 | $29,490 | 260 |
| Southern South Carolina | $26,520 | $22,650 | $28,820 | 150 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $26,320 | $22,100 | $28,700 | 300 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $25,340 | $21,650 | $29,410 | 360 |