Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $64,020 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $83,060
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $64,020
    75th
    $74,850
    90th
    $83,060

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% above 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,170
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,110
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Pueblo, CO is 8% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.