How much does a health specialties teacher make in Denver?
$168,700a year
Median yearly pay for health specialties teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $81.12 an hour or $14,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.12
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 200
- Jobs in the area
- 6,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,780Median: $168,700Highest 10%: $360,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,780 | $38.84 | |
| 25th | $129,700 | $62.34 | |
| Median | $168,700 | $81.12 | |
| 75th | $360,200 | $173.19 | |
| 90th | $360,200 | $173.19 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for health specialties teachers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $105,800 |
| Pueblo, CO | $78,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $74,230 |
| Boulder, CO | $71,460 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,850 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,280 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health specialties teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $81.12 ($168,700 a year).
Do health specialties teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $168,700 against $107,300 nationally, 57% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $136,900, so Denver pays 23% more.
Where does Denver rank for health specialties teacher pay?
6 of 200 metro areas with data.
How much does a health specialties teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $360,200 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.