Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Spartanburg, SC

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

Median annual salary $60,980 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 180
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $70,980
    90th
    $73,400

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 98% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $63,590
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,790
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,210

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Spartanburg?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Spartanburg, SC is 12.4% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.