How much does an elementary school teacher make in Boulder?
$80,640a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $38.77 an hour or $6,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.77
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,420Median: $80,640Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $76,660 | $36.86 | |
| Median | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.30 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Denver, CO | $76,910 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $62,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $62,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,140 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,160 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,230 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Teacher and Instructor | $102,200 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $100,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $99,360 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $81,550 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,450 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,920 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $38.77 ($80,640 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $80,640 against $63,970 nationally, 26% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,410, so Boulder pays 27% more.
Where does Boulder rank for elementary school teacher pay?
44 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,400 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.