How much does an economics teacher make in Colorado?
$98,870a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Colorado. That is $47.53 an hour or $8,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.53
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,710Median: $98,870Highest 10%: $166,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 25th | $73,490 | $35.33 | |
| Median | $98,870 | $47.53 | |
| 75th | $138,500 | $66.57 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.03 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $138,500 |
| Denver, CO | $101,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 32. Kansas | $103,500 |
| 33. Alabama | $101,300 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $99,970 |
| 35. Colorado | $98,870 |
| 36. Washington | $96,500 |
| 37. West Virginia | $91,170 |
| 38. Florida | $91,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $47.53 ($98,870 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $98,870 against $123,900 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Colorado rank for economics teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 35 of 42 states.
Which city in Colorado pays economics teachers the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $138,500 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.