Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,230 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,620
90th percentile $120,220
Employed locally 270
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,620
    25th
    $76,290
    50th (median)
    $78,230
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $120,220

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Chico, CA $91,510
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $88,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Boulder, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Boulder, CO is 24.2% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Boulder?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,290.