Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $62,310 a year. About 980 people work in this job there.

$62,310Median yearly pay

$52,140–$74,450Middle half of workers, yearly

980People in this job in South Carolina

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). South Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in South Carolina

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$48,900
25% of workers	$52,140
Half of workers (median)	$62,310
75% of workers	$74,450
90% of workers	$81,280

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$66,860	140
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	$63,370	40
Charleston-North Charleston	$63,340	90
Spartanburg	$61,400	200
Columbia	$58,900	150

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,150
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,890
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,500
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,360
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,120

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.