Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,180 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,220
90th percentile $75,490
Employed locally 130
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,220
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $58,180
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $75,490

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 33% 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
    Boulder, CO $77,570

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.4% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $49,220 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.