How much does a teacher and instructor make in Denver?
$76,650a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $36.85 an hour or $6,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.85
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,010Median: $76,650Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $76,650 | $36.85 | |
| 75th | $95,860 | $46.09 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.25 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Boulder, CO | $102,200 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $79,440 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $76,860 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $76,380 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $36.85 ($76,650 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $76,650 against $66,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $76,380, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for teacher and instructor pay?
60 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,700 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.