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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #26 of 51 · SC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in South Carolina earn between $49,330 and $83,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in South Carolina is $66,510, about 13.9% below the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $66,260 | $73,150 | 70 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $64,090 | $64,750 | 130 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $63,700 | $66,650 | 180 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $63,040 | $66,530 | 390 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,420 | $63,510 | 200 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,220 | $63,560 | 110 |
| Columbia, SC | $58,860 | $63,600 | 230 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $58,730 | $60,960 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in South Carolina?
The median special education teachers, secondary school salary in South Carolina is $62,150 per year (mean $66,510), and about 80% earn between $49,330 and $83,020.
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make per hour in South Carolina?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is South Carolina a high-paying state for special education teachers, secondary school?
South Carolina ranks #26 of 51 states for special education teachers, secondary school pay. Its mean salary of $66,510 is about 13.9% below the U.S. average of $77,260.
Which metro areas in South Carolina pay special education teachers, secondary school the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for special education teachers, secondary school are Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($66,260), Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($64,090), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($63,700), by median annual wage.
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