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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $58,610 -7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $72,570
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $66,440
    90th
    $72,570

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 6% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $61,800
    Columbia, SC $60,890

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,300
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,850
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$26,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Spartanburg, SC is 7% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.