The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Columbia, SC is $32,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,660.
Pay spans roughly $27,040 at the 10th percentile to $63,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.76 per hour. An estimated 540 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $32,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.76 |
| 10th percentile | $27,040 |
| 90th percentile | $63,390 |
| Employment | 540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.