Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $61,940 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $81,530
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $61,940
    75th
    $81,530
    90th
    $81,530

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,490
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,650
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.7% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.