How much does an elementary school teacher make in Denver?
$76,910a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.98 an hour or $6,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 12,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,460Median: $76,910Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 25th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $76,910 | $36.98 | |
| 75th | $84,170 | $40.47 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.77 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $80,640 |
| 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 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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.98 ($76,910 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $76,910 against $63,970 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,410, so Denver pays 21% more.
Where does Denver rank for elementary school teacher pay?
81 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.