How much does a special education teacher make in Denver?
$79,290a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.12 an hour or $6,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.12
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $79,290Highest 10%: $94,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $53,760 | $25.85 | |
| Median | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 75th | $92,510 | $44.48 | |
| 90th | $94,640 | $45.50 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 $38.12 ($79,290 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $79,290 against $76,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $79,290, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for special education teacher pay?
37 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,640 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.