How much does an adult basic education make in Denver?
$70,130a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.72
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $70,130Highest 10%: $85,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 75th | $72,790 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $85,250 | $40.99 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| Greeley, CO | $72,530 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,890 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.72 ($70,130 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $70,130 against $61,540 nationally, 14% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $51,170, so Denver pays 37% more.
Where does Denver rank for adult basic education pay?
35 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,250 or more.
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.