Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,190 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,020
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,020
    25th
    $46,560
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $60,740

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,130
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

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

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 29.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,020 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,560.