How much does a teacher and instructor make in Boulder?
$102,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $49.12 an hour or $8,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.12
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,400Median: $102,200Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,400 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| Median | $102,200 | $49.12 | |
| 75th | $113,100 | $54.35 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.75 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Grand Junction, CO | $79,440 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,860 |
| Denver, CO | $76,650 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $76,380 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $100,600 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $99,360 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $81,550 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,450 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,960 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,920 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,640 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $49.12 ($102,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $102,200 against $66,140 nationally, 54% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $76,380, so Boulder pays 34% more.
Where does Boulder rank for teacher and instructor pay?
6 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,400 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.