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

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

Median annual salary $62,460 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $82,950
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $82,950

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 33% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,490
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Greeley, CO is 0.9% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.