DOL Median (Columbia, SC)
$43,079
vs National
-13%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,204
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,079
-13% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Columbia, SC earns $43,079 in nominal terms, which is 13% below the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,204 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 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTIRCT ONE | $54,170 | 1 |
| Richland County School District One | $46,626 | 16 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in Columbia, SC?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Columbia, SC is $43,079 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, SC a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Columbia, SC earns 13% less than the national median of $49,529, or $45,204 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.