How much does an economics teacher make in Denver?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $48.66 an hour or $8,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.66
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,930Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $164,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,930 | $29.29 | |
| 25th | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.66 | |
| 75th | $141,800 | $68.19 | |
| 90th | $164,000 | $78.82 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $138,500 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| 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 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $48.66 ($101,200 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $101,200 against $123,900 nationally, 18% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $98,870, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for economics teacher pay?
48 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,000 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.