How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Colorado?
$66,310a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Colorado. That is $31.88 an hour or $5,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.88
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $66,310Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 75th | $81,700 | $39.28 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.50 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $78,510 |
| Boulder, CO | $78,410 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 13. Georgia | $73,020 |
| 14. New Jersey | $68,280 |
| 15. Virginia | $67,460 |
| 16. Colorado | $66,310 |
| 17. Iowa | $63,360 |
| 18. Texas | $63,330 |
| 19. Wyoming | $62,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $31.88 ($66,310 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $66,310 against $65,030 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Colorado rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 34 states.
Which city in Colorado pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $78,510 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.