How much does an education teacher make in Colorado?
$66,870a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Colorado. That is $32.15 an hour or $5,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.15
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,000Median: $66,870Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,000 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| Median | $66,870 | $32.15 | |
| 75th | $85,030 | $40.88 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.54 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $78,420 |
| Denver, CO | $75,040 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,970 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $54,120 |
| Greeley, CO | $41,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 26. Montana | $70,320 |
| 27. North Carolina | $70,050 |
| 28. Texas | $68,280 |
| 29. Colorado | $66,870 |
| 30. South Carolina | $66,690 |
| 31. Wyoming | $66,350 |
| 32. Indiana | $66,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.15 ($66,870 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $66,870 against $75,350 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Colorado rank for education teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays education teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $78,420 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.