Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $61,220 -12% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,090
90th percentile $77,260
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,090
    25th
    $60,210
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $77,260
    90th
    $77,260

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 33% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $69,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,430
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,600
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,410
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $101,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Fort Collins, CO is 12% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,090 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,210.