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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$86,510
- Denver$82,420
- Fort Collins$69,000
- Colorado Springs$64,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $86,510 | $80,230 | $78,040 | $66,592 | 105 |
| Denver | $82,420 | $80,950 | $68,570 | $63,894 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $69,000 | $61,980 | $60,820 | $55,044 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $64,090 | $61,450 | $54,170 | $51,565 | 101 |
*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 25-2051.
- 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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