How much does a middle school teacher make in Denver?
$77,340a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.18
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 6,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,390Median: $77,340Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 75th | $82,850 | $39.83 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.88 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $79,830 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $68,930 |
| Pueblo, CO | $62,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,680 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,430 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $51,740 |
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 middle school teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.18 ($77,340 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,340 against $64,370 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,760, so Denver pays 21% more.
Where does Denver rank for middle school teacher pay?
85 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.