Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $72,750 a year. About 1,250 people work in this job there.

$72,750Median yearly pay
$57,470–$82,470Middle half of workers, yearly
1,250People in this job in Colorado

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($66,270). Colorado ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Colorado

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$48,120
25% of workers$57,470
Half of workers (median)$72,750
75% of workers$82,470
90% of workers$100,830

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fort Collins-Loveland$80,79070
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$79,400590
Boulder$79,14060
Pueblo$76,49050
Greeley$62,86080
Colorado Springs$59,310180

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Colorado

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,900
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,760
Instructional Coordinators$82,160
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67,240
Tutors$47,420
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$78,210
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70,130
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,530

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.