Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Greeley, CO

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

Median annual salary $63,050 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,970
90th percentile $78,770
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,970
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $65,450
    90th
    $78,770

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 32% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,490
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Greeley, CO is 1.4% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $46,970 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.