How much does a teaching assistant make in Colorado?
$35,760a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Colorado. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $35,760Highest 10%: $48,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 90th | $48,470 | $23.30 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pueblo, CO | $46,280 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,460 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $39,070 |
| Denver, CO | $36,910 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $34,840 |
| Boulder, CO | $30,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $30,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 25. Ohio | $35,920 |
| 26. Arizona | $35,900 |
| 27. New Mexico | $35,900 |
| 28. Colorado | $35,760 |
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $17.19 ($35,760 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $35,760 against $36,780 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Colorado rank for teaching assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays teaching assistants the most?
Pueblo, CO, with a median of $46,280 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.