How much does a special education teacher make in Denver?
$78,450a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,050Median: $78,450Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 25th | $67,230 | $32.32 | |
| Median | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $95,580 | $45.95 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $82,140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $77,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $72,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $65,090 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,330 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,940 |
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 $37.72 ($78,450 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $78,450 against $74,260 nationally, 6% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $67,240, so Denver pays 17% more.
Where does Denver rank for special education teacher pay?
70 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.