How much does a special education teacher make in South Carolina?
$59,800a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in South Carolina. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $59,800Highest 10%: $79,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| Median | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| 90th | $79,190 | $38.07 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $63,670 |
| Columbia, SC | $59,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 27. North Carolina | $60,180 |
| 28. Arizona | $60,130 |
| 29. North Dakota | $60,060 |
| 30. South Carolina | $59,800 |
| 31. California | $59,550 |
| 32. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $59,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $28.75 ($59,800 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $59,800 against $64,830 nationally, 8% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for special education teacher pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 45 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays special education teachers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $63,670 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.