How much does a teacher and instructor make in Colorado?
$76,380a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Colorado. That is $36.72 an hour or $6,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.72
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,570Median: $76,380Highest 10%: $112,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| Median | $76,380 | $36.72 | |
| 75th | $96,490 | $46.39 | |
| 90th | $112,700 | $54.19 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $102,200 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $79,440 |
| Greeley, CO | $77,570 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,860 |
| Denver, CO | $76,650 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $76,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 10. Washington | $77,720 |
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $36.72 ($76,380 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $76,380 against $66,140 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Colorado rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays teacher and instructors the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $102,200 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.