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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $74,790 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $93,980
Employed locally 2,080
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $60,680
    50th (median)
    $74,790
    75th
    $78,990
    90th
    $93,980

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 27% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Denver, CO is 18.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,680.