DOL Median (Columbia, SC)
$45,982
vs National
-2.5%
National: $47,142BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,250
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,982
-2.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,142
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbia, SC earns $45,982 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% below the national average of $47,142. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,250 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbia, SC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE | $47,241 | 18 |
| Richland County School District One | $45,444 | 34 |
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How much does a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make in Columbia, SC?
The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Columbia, SC is $45,982 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, SC a good place to work as a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbia, SC earns 2.5% less than the national median of $47,142, or $48,250 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.