How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Colorado?
$82,530a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Colorado. That is $39.68 an hour or $6,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.68
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,850Median: $82,530Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 25th | $65,820 | $31.64 | |
| Median | $82,530 | $39.68 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.44 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $87,920 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $87,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $84,910 |
| Greeley, CO | $73,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 12. New York | $82,950 |
| 13. Nebraska | $82,720 |
| 14. Virginia | $82,550 |
| 15. Colorado | $82,530 |
| 16. Florida | $82,410 |
| 17. Utah | $82,320 |
| 18. California | $81,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $39.68 ($82,530 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $82,530 against $80,250 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Colorado rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $87,920 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.