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

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

Median annual salary $58,080 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $58,080
    75th
    $61,370
    90th
    $74,690

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,890
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Colorado is 7.8% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.