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Special Education Teachers, Middle School average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$90,260
- Denver$75,070
- Pueblo$69,580
- Fort Collins$68,930
- Greeley$66,420
- Colorado Springs$62,080
- Grand Junction$59,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $90,260 | $80,960 | $77,830 | $69,065 | 105 |
| Denver | $75,070 | $76,400 | $63,070 | $59,047 | 106 |
| Pueblo | $69,580 | $65,830 | $62,000 | $55,426 | 92 |
| Fort Collins | $68,930 | $63,790 | $60,240 | $54,998 | 101 |
| Greeley | $66,420 | $63,160 | $59,480 | $53,334 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $62,080 | $61,340 | $51,990 | $50,038 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $59,910 | $63,480 | $51,890 | $48,390 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2057.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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