How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Colorado?
$62,870a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Colorado. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,300Median: $62,870Highest 10%: $97,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| Median | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 90th | $97,710 | $46.98 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $79,150 |
| Denver, CO | $74,960 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,830 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,580 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 21. Michigan | $63,300 |
| 22. Vermont | $63,280 |
| 23. Utah | $63,190 |
| 24. Colorado | $62,870 |
| 25. Idaho | $62,240 |
| 26. Nebraska | $62,200 |
| 27. Wyoming | $60,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.23 ($62,870 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $62,870 against $62,680 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $79,150 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.