Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary
The median pay for a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Colorado is $74,290/year, per BLS data. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $74K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $81K | +9% | 280 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $79K | +7% | 2,110 |
| Grand Junction | $65K | -13% | 90 |
| Greeley | $63K | -15% | 140 |
| Pueblo | $63K | -15% | 120 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $61K | -17% | 170 |
| Colorado Springs | $61K | -18% | 560 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,042/month.
Is special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $74K here vs. $65K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools?
Colorado pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s +14%.
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools make in Colorado?
The median is $74,290 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,700, and experienced special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools can clear $98,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,782/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary is worth about $74,290 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.