Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Colorado

Ranked #19 of 51 · CO

3.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,330 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $72,900
Employment 18,310

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $48,970P25 $60,860 Median $72,900P75 $83,790P90 $101,300

About 80% of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical educations in Colorado earn between $48,970 and $101,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Colorado
$73,330
U.S. average
$76,320

The mean secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Colorado is $73,330, about 3.9% below the U.S. average ($76,320). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Colorado

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boulder, CO $81,450 $88,940 1,280
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,230 $78,560 9,070
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $78,760 $73,460 1,120
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,320 $68,860 790
Grand Junction, CO $64,060 $62,860 440
Greeley, CO $62,310 $68,350 850
Colorado Springs, CO $61,710 $63,190 2,760
Pueblo, CO $61,480 $68,360 420

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Colorado?

The median secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Colorado is $72,900 per year (mean $73,330), and about 80% earn between $48,970 and $101,300.

How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make per hour in Colorado?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $73,330 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Colorado a high-paying state for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education?

Colorado ranks #19 of 51 states for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education pay. Its mean salary of $73,330 is about 3.9% below the U.S. average of $76,320.

Which metro areas in Colorado pay secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are Boulder, CO ($81,450), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($79,230), Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($78,760), by median annual wage.

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