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Special Education Teacher Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median special education teacher salary in Aurora, CO is $66,108 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$66,108
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$3,148
Cost of Living
105%

Special Education Teacher Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level special education teacher earns around $46,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $94,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$46,200
+$2,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$67,200
+$3,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$94,500
+$4,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $44,100
25th Percentile $52,500
Median (50th) $66,108
75th Percentile $81,900
90th Percentile $100,800

Special Education Teacher Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$80,589
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$70,515
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$66,738
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$62,960
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Aurora

Education

Most special education teacher positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentAdaptive TeachingAssessmentBehavioral ManagementCommunicationPatience

Job Outlook

Nationally, special education teacher employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.