Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $63,760 a year. About 13,280 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($64,370). Colorado ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Colorado
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49,580 |
| 25% of workers | $59,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63,760 |
| 75% of workers | $79,560 |
| 90% of workers | $99,400 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $79,830 | 850 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $77,340 | 6,600 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $68,930 | 670 |
| Pueblo | $62,190 | 350 |
| Colorado Springs | $60,680 | 1,740 |
| Greeley | $60,430 | 790 |
| Grand Junction | $51,740 | 350 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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