Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $71,040 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $92,720
Employed locally 990
National median $64,880

Compare Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Denver, CO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
in
Denver, CO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $71,040
    75th
    $78,490
    90th
    $92,720

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 69% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 31% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Denver, CO is 9.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.