Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Colorado earn a median salary of $62,482 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.7% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 1,990 special education teachers, middle school are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $52,000 to $78,270 depending on location.
$62,482
Avg median salary in Colorado
$78,270
Highest paying metro
$52,000
Lowest paying metro
1,990
Employed in Colorado
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School
inSpecial Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $78,270 | $75,250 | $100,310 | 140 |
| Denver, CO | $71,040 | $60,580 | $78,490 | 990 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,370 | $46,300 | $73,770 | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado | $62,250 | $56,510 | $72,660 | 90 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,670 | $57,980 | $74,990 | 90 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $60,920 | $49,800 | $60,920 | 60 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,020 | $52,120 | $64,800 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,070 | $49,550 | $60,430 | 260 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $56,210 | $46,350 | $61,890 | 70 |
| Southwest Colorado | $52,000 | $46,440 | $64,080 | 100 |