Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $76,910 a year. About 12,030 people work in this job there.

$76,910Median yearly pay
$61,220–$84,170Middle half of workers, yearly
12,030People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($63,970). It is 21% higher than the Colorado median ($63,410).

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$50,460
25% of workers$61,220
Half of workers (median)$76,910
75% of workers$84,170
90% of workers$101,440

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$80,6401,630
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$76,91012,030
Fort Collins-Loveland$62,9301,370
Pueblo$62,000640
Colorado Springs$61,1403,640
Greeley$60,1601,370
Grand Junction$52,230610

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

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,230
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,340
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,450
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,960
Tutors$47,680
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,400
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,680
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79,310

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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.