How much does an adult basic education make in Colorado?
$51,170a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Colorado. That is $24.60 an hour or $4,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.60
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $51,170Highest 10%: $79,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| 75th | $72,790 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $79,200 | $38.08 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greeley, CO | $72,530 |
| Denver, CO | $70,130 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,890 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 32. Oklahoma | $51,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $51,810 |
| 34. Missouri | $51,770 |
| 35. Colorado | $51,170 |
| 36. Idaho | $50,040 |
| 37. Mississippi | $49,900 |
| 38. Utah | $49,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $24.60 ($51,170 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $51,170 against $61,540 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Colorado rank for adult basic education pay?
Colorado ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays adult basic educations the most?
Greeley, CO, with a median of $72,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.