How much does a special education teacher make in Denver?
$80,950a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.92 an hour or $6,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.92
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,490Median: $80,950Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 25th | $68,570 | $32.97 | |
| Median | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| 75th | $96,440 | $46.37 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.34 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $80,230 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,980 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,450 |
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 $38.92 ($80,950 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $80,950 against $64,830 nationally, 25% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,040, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for special education teacher pay?
18 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 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.