Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $78,270 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,200
90th percentile $122,380
Employed locally 140
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,200
    25th
    $75,250
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $122,380

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,900
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    Connecticut $83,010
    Chico, CA $78,420
    District of Columbia $77,750

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Boulder?

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

    Is Boulder above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Boulder, CO is 20.6% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Boulder?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,200 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,250.