How much does a special education teacher make in South Carolina?
$62,150a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in South Carolina. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $62,150Highest 10%: $83,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $75,560 | $36.33 | |
| 90th | $83,020 | $39.91 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $66,260 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,720 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,700 |
| Greenville, SC | $63,040 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,420 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,070 |
| Columbia, SC | $58,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 30. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 31. Montana | $62,310 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,210 |
| 33. South Carolina | $62,150 |
| 34. Maine | $61,710 |
| 35. Florida | $61,510 |
| 36. Tennessee | $61,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.88 ($62,150 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,150 against $74,260 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $66,260 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.