Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $59,070 -9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $75,370
Employed locally 260
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $49,550
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $60,430
    90th
    $75,370

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 32% 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
    Boulder, CO $78,270

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 9% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,550.