How much does a special education teacher make in Colorado?
$74,290a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Colorado. That is $35.72 an hour or $6,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.72
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,700Median: $74,290Highest 10%: $98,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $74,290 | $35.72 | |
| 75th | $81,900 | $39.38 | |
| 90th | $98,480 | $47.35 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $80,920 |
| Denver, CO | $79,310 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,540 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,010 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,420 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
| 15. Colorado | $74,290 |
| 16. Vermont | $74,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $73,970 |
| 18. Georgia | $72,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.72 ($74,290 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $74,290 against $65,120 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Colorado rank for special education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays special education teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $80,920 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.