Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $61,800 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $76,280
Employed locally 420
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $50,030
    50th (median)
    $61,800
    75th
    $73,530
    90th
    $76,280

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,440
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $63,810
    Florence, SC $63,500
    Columbia, SC $60,890
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $60,650

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Instructional Coordinators $75,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Charleston, SC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Charleston, SC is 1.9% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Charleston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,030.