How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make in Denver?
$73,020a year
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $35.11 an hour or $6,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.11
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 88
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $73,020Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $73,020 | $35.11 | |
| 75th | $93,010 | $44.72 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.36 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $78,310 |
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 philosophy and religion teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $35.11 ($73,020 a year).
Do philosophy and religion teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $73,020 against $80,260 nationally, 9% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,060, so Denver pays 6% less.
Where does Denver rank for philosophy and religion teacher pay?
73 of 88 metro areas with data.
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,800 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.