Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Colorado earn a median salary of $63,550 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 2,440 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $49,190 to $79,410 depending on location.
$63,550
Avg median salary in Colorado
$79,410
Highest paying metro
$49,190
Lowest paying metro
2,440
Employed in Colorado
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $79,410 | $77,510 | $98,240 | 200 |
| Denver, CO | $77,050 | $60,970 | $84,150 | 1,270 |
| Pueblo, CO | $64,020 | $48,500 | $74,850 | 60 |
| Northwest Colorado | $63,330 | $56,380 | $74,690 | 90 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $62,460 | $49,600 | $62,460 | 60 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,220 | $60,210 | $77,260 | 140 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,980 | $50,980 | $64,310 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,620 | $51,350 | $71,850 | 320 |
| Southwest Colorado | $58,220 | $47,020 | $62,720 | 120 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $49,190 | $46,560 | $58,020 | 90 |