How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Colorado?
$70,130a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Colorado. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.72
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,840Median: $70,130Highest 10%: $97,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 75th | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 90th | $97,850 | $47.04 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greeley, CO | $74,550 |
| Denver, CO | $73,810 |
| Pueblo, CO | $70,130 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,780 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,590 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,740 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 10. North Dakota | $73,570 |
| 11. South Dakota | $72,940 |
| 12. New Jersey | $72,440 |
| 13. Colorado | $70,130 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $67,060 |
| 15. Oregon | $65,430 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $65,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $33.72 ($70,130 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $70,130 against $63,820 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Greeley, CO, with a median of $74,550 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.