How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Denver?
$79,400a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 247
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,070Median: $79,400Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| 25th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| Median | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $80,790 |
| Boulder, CO | $79,140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $76,490 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,860 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,310 |
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 $38.17 ($79,400 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $79,400 against $66,270 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $72,750, so Denver pays 9% more.
Where does Denver rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
64 of 247 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.