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

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

Median annual salary $63,590 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,290
90th percentile $79,670
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,290
    25th
    $63,590
    50th (median)
    $63,590
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $79,670

    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, Secondary School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,210
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $76,690
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,790
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,950

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 8.6% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,290 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,590.