Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Boulder, CO
- Middle 50%
- $78,920–$103,220
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #23 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Boulder, CO metro earn a median of $80,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 280 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 9% above the CO statewide median of $74,290. It ranks #23 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE280 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 |
|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,310 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $61,560 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,900 |
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What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Boulder?
The BLS median is $80,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 280 jobs pay between $78,920 and $103,220. The 10th percentile is $64,770 and the 90th is $124,350.
Is Boulder a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 9% above the CO statewide median of $74,290. It ranks #23 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.