Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $60,920 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,800
90th percentile $75,630
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,800
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $60,920
    75th
    $60,920
    90th
    $75,630

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 15% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,490
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,650
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.1% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,800 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.