How much does a special education teacher make in Colorado?
$66,130a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Colorado. That is $31.79 an hour or $5,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $66,130Highest 10%: $98,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $66,130 | $31.79 | |
| 75th | $80,530 | $38.72 | |
| 90th | $98,620 | $47.41 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $80,960 |
| Denver, CO | $76,400 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,830 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,790 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $63,480 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 19. Vermont | $73,110 |
| 20. Georgia | $70,550 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,760 |
| 22. Colorado | $66,130 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $65,840 |
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $31.79 ($66,130 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $66,130 against $66,810 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Colorado rank for special education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays special education teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $80,960 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.