Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $77,570 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,230
90th percentile $103,280
Employed locally 90
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,230
    25th
    $75,440
    50th (median)
    $77,570
    75th
    $103,280
    90th
    $103,280

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $77,630
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $77,580
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,330

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Boulder?

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

    Is Boulder above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Boulder, CO is 24.7% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Boulder?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $64,230 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,440.