Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,800 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,530
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,530
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $68,830
    90th
    $78,410

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,840
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$45,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,380
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Colorado is 1.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,530 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.