Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $62,150 a year. About 1,780 people work in this job there.

$62,150Median yearly pay
$58,430–$75,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,780People in this job in South Carolina

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). South Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,330
25% of workers$58,430
Half of workers (median)$62,150
75% of workers$75,560
90% of workers$83,020

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal$66,26070
Charleston-North Charleston$63,700180
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$63,040390
Spartanburg$61,420200
Columbia$58,860230

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,820
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,580
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,890
Tutors$33,220
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,310
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,810
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,500
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62,360

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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.