How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Denver?
$76,210a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.64 an hour or $6,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.64
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $76,210Highest 10%: $209,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 75th | $150,500 | $72.34 | |
| 90th | $209,800 | $100.86 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $99,360 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,210 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.64 ($76,210 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $76,210 against $77,640 nationally, 2% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $83,210, so Denver pays 8% less.
Where does Denver rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
81 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,800 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.