How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Colorado?
$83,210a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Colorado. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $83,210Highest 10%: $209,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| Median | $83,210 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $150,300 | $72.28 | |
| 90th | $209,800 | $100.86 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $99,360 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,210 |
| Denver, CO | $76,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 5. Oklahoma | $84,550 |
| 6. Minnesota | $84,280 |
| 7. Virginia | $84,060 |
| 8. Colorado | $83,210 |
| 9. Maryland | $82,850 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $79,980 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $40.00 ($83,210 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $83,210 against $77,640 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Colorado rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in Colorado pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $99,360 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.