Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Median annual salary $60,810 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,380
90th percentile $78,630
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,380
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $78,630

    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, Middle School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $76,700
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $73,080
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $65,090
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $63,210
    Spartanburg, SC $62,920

    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, Middle School make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 6.3% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,380 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.