How much does a secondary school teacher make in Denver?
$79,230a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.09 an hour or $6,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.09
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 9,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,860Median: $79,230Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,860 | $24.93 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| 75th | $98,460 | $47.34 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.07 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Boulder, CO | $81,450 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,310 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,710 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,480 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $38.09 ($79,230 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $79,230 against $72,040 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $72,900, so Denver pays 9% more.
Where does Denver rank for secondary school teacher pay?
73 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,100 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.