How much does a teacher and instructor make in Fort Collins?
$76,860a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $36.95 an hour or $6,405 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.95
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,280Median: $76,860Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| 75th | $95,630 | $45.98 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.03 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Boulder, CO | $102,200 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $79,440 |
| Denver, CO | $76,650 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $76,380 |
Related jobs in Fort Collins
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $138,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $105,700 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,380 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $83,210 |
| Psychology Teacher | $82,790 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,250 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $82,240 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $36.95 ($76,860 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $76,860 against $66,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $76,380, so Fort Collins pays 1% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for teacher and instructor pay?
59 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 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.