Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary in Columbia, SC
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Columbia, SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Winnsboro, Lexington, Saint Matthews, Hopkins, Fairfax.
Also listed as: High School Special Education Teacher, Secondary Special Education Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $51,396 |
| 25th | $60,238 |
| 50th (median) | $67,934 |
| 75th | $73,212 |
| 90th | $77,841 |
Cost of living
Columbia's median Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) salary of $67,934 is worth about $72,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbia = 93.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Columbia, SC area earned a median of $58,860 in May 2025 (230 employed). The H-1B median here is $67,934, 15% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County School District One | too few | 8 |
| Fairfield County School District | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.