Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $63,390–$95,270
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #30 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $79,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the CO statewide median of $74,290. It ranks #30 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other CO metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $80,920 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $61,560 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,900 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $79,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,110 jobs pay between $63,390 and $95,270. The 10th percentile is $57,480 and the 90th is $98,910.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the CO statewide median of $74,290. It ranks #30 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.