How much does a history teacher make in Colorado?
$78,410a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Colorado. That is $37.70 an hour or $6,534 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.70
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $78,410Highest 10%: $154,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $78,410 | $37.70 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| 90th | $154,400 | $74.25 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $81,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 26. Indiana | $79,450 |
| 27. Georgia | $79,010 |
| 28. Louisiana | $78,990 |
| 29. Colorado | $78,410 |
| 30. Iowa | $77,040 |
| 31. Montana | $75,770 |
| 32. Wyoming | $75,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $37.70 ($78,410 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $78,410 against $83,820 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Colorado rank for history teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 29 of 45 states.
Which city in Colorado pays history teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $81,760 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.