How much does an education teacher make in Denver?
$75,040a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.08 an hour or $6,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.08
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $75,040Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 75th | $97,140 | $46.70 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.92 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $78,420 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,970 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $54,120 |
| Greeley, CO | $41,670 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.08 ($75,040 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $75,040 against $75,350 nationally, 0% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,870, so Denver pays 12% more.
Where does Denver rank for education teacher pay?
68 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,900 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.