Special Education Teacher Salary in Denver, CO
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$71,184
Hourly Rate
$34.22
/hour
Jobs in Area
393
employed
Special Education Teacher Salary Range in Denver, CO
Annual Salary Range
$46k
10th percentile
$59k
25th
$83k
75th
$106k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $46,270 | $22.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,991 | $28.36 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $71,184 | $34.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,916 | $39.86 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $105,510 | $50.73 |
| Average (Mean) | $76,572 | $36.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Special Education Teacher salary in Denver, CO is $71,184 per year or $34.22 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Denver, CO Compares
vs National Average
$66,620
vs Colorado Average
$69,169
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$60,122
Cost of living in Denver, CO is 18.4% above the national average.
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