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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Colorado
Ranked #22 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Colorado earn between $48,410 and $98,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Colorado is $70,110, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $80,640 | $87,870 | 1,630 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,910 | $74,950 | 12,030 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $62,930 | $71,570 | 1,370 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,590 | $66,110 | 1,210 |
| Pueblo, CO | $62,000 | $64,420 | 640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,140 | $60,710 | 3,640 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $60,390 | $58,130 | 1,120 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,160 | $64,990 | 1,370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Colorado?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Colorado is $63,410 per year (mean $70,110), and about 80% earn between $48,410 and $98,950.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
Colorado ranks #22 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $70,110 is about 3.5% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for elementary school teachers, except special education are Boulder, CO ($80,640), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($76,910), Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($62,930), by median annual wage.
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