Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,670 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 1,750
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $58,670
    75th
    $65,500
    90th
    $74,300

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 67% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,710
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $86,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,240
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,080
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Colorado Springs, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.8% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.