How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Denver?
$78,510a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 79
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,100Median: $78,510Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,000 |
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 a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.75 ($78,510 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $78,510 against $65,030 nationally, 21% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,310, so Denver pays 18% more.
Where does Denver rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
26 of 79 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.