How much does a secondary school teacher make in Colorado?
$72,900a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Colorado. That is $35.05 an hour or $6,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.05
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,970Median: $72,900Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| 75th | $83,790 | $40.28 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.70 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $81,450 |
| Denver, CO | $79,230 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,310 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,710 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 20. New Mexico | $75,900 |
| 21. Georgia | $75,480 |
| 22. Hawaii | $74,310 |
| 23. Colorado | $72,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $72,170 |
| 25. Michigan | $66,030 |
| 26. Nevada | $65,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.05 ($72,900 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $72,900 against $72,040 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays secondary school teachers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $81,450 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.