Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $77,050 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $97,130
Employed locally 1,270
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $60,970
    50th (median)
    $77,050
    75th
    $84,150
    90th
    $97,130

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 25% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Denver?

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

    Is Denver above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Denver, CO is 10.7% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,970.