Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,380 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $78,180
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $60,810
    90th
    $78,180

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,130
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 18.4% below 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.