Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $62,360 a year. About 2,950 people work in this job there.

$62,360Median yearly pay

$59,380–$75,130Middle half of workers, yearly

2,950People in this job in South Carolina

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). South Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in South Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,540
25% of workers	$59,380
Half of workers (median)	$62,360
75% of workers	$75,130
90% of workers	$79,150

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	$66,500	80
Charleston-North Charleston	$64,230	480
Columbia	$63,270	300
Spartanburg	$62,340	290
Florence	$62,180	80
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$61,030	380

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,820
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,580
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,810
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,500
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,150
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,890
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,120
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,310

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