Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $63,810 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $80,810
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $80,810
    90th
    $80,810

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% 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
    Florence, SC $63,500
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $61,800
    Columbia, SC $60,890
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $60,650

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,360
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,940
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,200
    Instructional Coordinators $80,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 1.3% above 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.