Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,700 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $77,410
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $77,410

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,210
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $63,820
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary $77,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $21,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Southern South Carolina is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southern South Carolina is 14.2% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.