How much does a chemistry teacher make in Colorado?
$96,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in Colorado. That is $46.44 an hour or $8,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.44
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,270Median: $96,600Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| 25th | $69,200 | $33.27 | |
| Median | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.16 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.85 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $105,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 14. Rhode Island | $100,900 |
| 15. New York | $99,880 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,860 |
| 17. Colorado | $96,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $95,070 |
| 19. Kansas | $93,830 |
| 20. Washington | $85,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $46.44 ($96,600 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $96,600 against $93,250 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Colorado rank for chemistry teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chemistry teachers the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $105,700 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.