How much does a special education teacher make in Colorado?
$67,240a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Colorado. That is $32.33 an hour or $5,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.33
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,760Median: $67,240Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| 25th | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| Median | $67,240 | $32.33 | |
| 75th | $82,170 | $39.50 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $82,140 |
| Denver, CO | $78,450 |
| Pueblo, CO | $77,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $72,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $65,090 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,330 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 20. Georgia | $74,150 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $69,560 |
| 22. Virginia | $68,400 |
| 23. Colorado | $67,240 |
| 24. Hawaii | $65,980 |
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.33 ($67,240 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $67,240 against $74,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Colorado rank for special education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays special education teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $82,140 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.