How much does a preschool teacher make in Denver?
$45,680a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.96
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $45,680Highest 10%: $84,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 75th | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $46,530 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $44,260 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $40,850 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $39,140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $38,880 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $21.96 ($45,680 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $45,680 against $38,140 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $45,500, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for preschool teacher pay?
46 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,700 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.