How much does a physics teacher make in Colorado?
$99,280a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Colorado. That is $47.73 an hour or $8,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.73
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,870Median: $99,280Highest 10%: $161,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $69,660 | $33.49 | |
| Median | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 75th | $128,500 | $61.75 | |
| 90th | $161,800 | $77.79 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $100,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 17. Georgia | $101,600 |
| 18. Missouri | $99,970 |
| 19. Utah | $99,860 |
| 20. Colorado | $99,280 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $99,050 |
| 22. New Jersey | $98,920 |
| 23. Nebraska | $98,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $47.73 ($99,280 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $99,280 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Colorado rank for physics teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 47 states.
Which city in Colorado pays physics teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $100,800 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.