Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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

Median annual salary $59,660 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $76,420
Employed locally 90
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $76,040
    90th
    $76,420

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 65% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 35% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Fort Collins, CO is 4.1% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.