How much does a history teacher make in Denver?
$81,760a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $81,760Highest 10%: $170,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $72,090 | $34.66 | |
| Median | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.27 | |
| 90th | $170,100 | $81.79 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 a history teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $39.31 ($81,760 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $81,760 against $83,820 nationally, 2% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,410, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for history teacher pay?
53 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,100 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.