How much does a teaching assistant make in Colorado?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Colorado. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,430Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $81,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $49,430 | $23.76 | |
| 90th | $81,240 | $39.06 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $40,390 |
| Denver, CO | $37,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
| 32. Louisiana | $37,950 |
| 33. Florida | $37,770 |
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
| 35. Idaho | $37,310 |
| 36. Tennessee | $36,950 |
| 37. Illinois | $36,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $37,450 against $42,910 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Colorado rank for teaching assistant pay?
Colorado ranks 34 of 45 states.
Which city in Colorado pays teaching assistants the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $40,390 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.