How much does an elementary school teacher make in Colorado?
$63,410a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Colorado. That is $30.49 an hour or $5,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.49
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $63,410Highest 10%: $98,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| Median | $63,410 | $30.49 | |
| 75th | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $98,950 | $47.57 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $80,640 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 22. Virginia | $65,550 |
| 23. Michigan | $65,110 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,040 |
| 25. Colorado | $63,410 |
| 26. Vermont | $63,070 |
| 27. Texas | $62,760 |
| 28. Maine | $62,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.49 ($63,410 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $63,410 against $63,970 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Colorado rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays elementary school teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $80,640 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.