Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $62,460 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $78,860
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $78,860

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,490
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,650
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Grand Junction, CO is 10.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.