How much does a special education teacher make in South Carolina?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in South Carolina. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,900Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $81,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| 90th | $81,280 | $39.08 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, SC | $66,860 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $63,370 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,340 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $60,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,590 |
| Columbia, SC | $58,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
| 33. Wyoming | $62,770 |
| 34. South Carolina | $62,310 |
| 35. Arizona | $62,130 |
| 36. Hawaii | $61,750 |
| 37. Florida | $60,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,310 against $66,810 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, with a median of $66,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.