How much does a middle school teacher make in Colorado?
$63,760a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Colorado. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,580Median: $63,760Highest 10%: $99,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,580 | $23.84 | |
| 25th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $99,400 | $47.79 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $79,830 |
| Denver, CO | $77,340 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $68,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $62,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,680 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,430 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $51,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 21. Nevada | $66,300 |
| 22. Georgia | $64,780 |
| 23. Michigan | $63,790 |
| 24. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $63,520 |
| 27. Texas | $63,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.65 ($63,760 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $63,760 against $64,370 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Colorado rank for middle school teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays middle school teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $79,830 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.