How much does a special education teacher make in Denver?
$76,400a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.73 an hour or $6,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.73
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,560Median: $76,400Highest 10%: $99,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,560 | $26.71 | |
| 25th | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| Median | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| 75th | $81,790 | $39.32 | |
| 90th | $99,390 | $47.78 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $80,960 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,830 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,790 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $63,480 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,340 |
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 $36.73 ($76,400 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $76,400 against $66,810 nationally, 14% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,130, so Denver pays 16% more.
Where does Denver rank for special education teacher pay?
65 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,390 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.