How much does a special education teacher make in Denver?
$79,310a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,480Median: $79,310Highest 10%: $98,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,480 | $27.63 | |
| 25th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| Median | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $95,270 | $45.80 | |
| 90th | $98,910 | $47.55 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $80,920 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,540 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,010 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,420 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,900 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $38.13 ($79,310 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $79,310 against $65,120 nationally, 22% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,290, so Denver pays 7% more.
Where does Denver rank for special education teacher pay?
50 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,910 or more.
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.