Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Colorado earn a median salary of $63,237 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.4% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 4,050 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $51,380 to $78,230 depending on location.
$63,237
Avg median salary in Colorado
$78,230
Highest paying metro
$51,380
Lowest paying metro
4,050
Employed in Colorado
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $78,230 | $76,290 | $99,790 | 270 |
| Denver, CO | $74,790 | $60,680 | $78,990 | 2,080 |
| Northwest Colorado | $63,800 | $58,240 | $68,830 | 150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,500 | $49,380 | $70,670 | 150 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,460 | $50,300 | $73,130 | 180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,940 | $50,040 | $81,530 | 90 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $59,110 | $59,110 | $75,550 | 160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,080 | $50,640 | $70,850 | 570 |
| Southwest Colorado | $58,080 | $46,660 | $61,370 | 220 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $51,380 | $47,110 | $60,810 | 180 |