Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Colorado
Ranked #15 of 51 · CO
1.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,510 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,290
Employment 4,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,700P25 $61,420 Median $74,290P75 $81,900P90 $98,480
About 80% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Colorado earn between $50,700 and $98,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Colorado is $73,510, about 1.2% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $80,920 | $90,580 | 280 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,310 | $78,250 | 2,110 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,540 | $66,610 | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $63,540 | $67,470 | 150 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,150 | $68,550 | 140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,010 | $69,180 | 120 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $61,560 | $61,520 | 210 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $61,420 | $66,370 | 170 |
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