Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Colorado
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Colorado
$63,500
National Median
$63,000
Employment
4,050
Entry Level (10th)
$48,490
Top Earners (90th)
$93,980
How Colorado Compares
Colorado pays $500 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.4 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Colorado (location quotient: 0.93).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |