How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Denver?
$74,960a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.04 an hour or $6,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.04
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,260Median: $74,960Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 25th | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| Median | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 75th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $79,150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,830 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,580 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,850 |
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 kindergarten teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.04 ($74,960 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $74,960 against $62,680 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $62,870, so Denver pays 19% more.
Where does Denver rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
70 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 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.