Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,210 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $86,520
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $61,890
    90th
    $86,520

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,130
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $47,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

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

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 13.4% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.