Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $74,290 a year. About 4,010 people work in this job there.

$74,290Median yearly pay

$61,420–$81,900Middle half of workers, yearly

4,010People in this job in Colorado

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Colorado ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Colorado

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$50,700
25% of workers	$61,420
Half of workers (median)	$74,290
75% of workers	$81,900
90% of workers	$98,480

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boulder	$80,920	280
Denver-Aurora-Centennial	$79,310	2,110
Grand Junction	$64,540	90
Greeley	$63,150	140
Pueblo	$63,010	120
Fort Collins-Loveland	$61,420	170
Colorado Springs	$60,900	560

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Colorado

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,410
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$72,900
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,760
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,500
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,870
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$67,240
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$66,130
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,750

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.