DOL Median (Colorado)
$61,082
vs National
+23.3%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,898
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,082
+23.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Colorado earns $61,082 in nominal terms, which is 23.3% above the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,898 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | $63,173 | 5 |
| Compass Montessori School | $48,930 | 1 |
| DENVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AKA DENVER PUBLIC SC | N/A | 1 |
| Global Village Academy | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in Colorado?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Colorado is $61,082 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Colorado earns 23.3% more than the national median of $49,529, or $57,898 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.