Special Education Teacher salary in Denver, CO
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Highlands Ranch.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$63,244
Middle 50%$56.5k–$69.2k
vs. national median+5%comparison median $60,000
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,257 |
| 25th | $56,462 |
| 50th (median) | $63,244 |
| 75th | $69,220 |
| 90th | $72,799 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Special Education Teacher salary of $63,244 is worth about $59,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | $63,244 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.