Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $61,670 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $91,270

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 33% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $69,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,430
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,600
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,410
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $101,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Fort Collins, CO is 4.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.