Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $60,980 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $84,370
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $84,370

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 65% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 35% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,490
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Greeley, CO is 12.4% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.