Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

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

Median annual salary $59,620 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,870
90th percentile $75,930
Employed locally 320
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,870
    25th
    $51,350
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $71,850
    90th
    $75,930

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,890
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,110
    District of Columbia $96,880
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $87,880
    Chico, CA $83,700

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 14.3% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,870 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,350.