Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $21.96 an hour ($45,680 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.

$21.96Median hourly pay
$40,320–$66,940Middle half of workers, yearly
3,210People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($38,140). It is about the same as the Colorado median ($45,500).

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.59$36,590
25% of workers$19.39$40,320
Half of workers (median)$21.96$45,680
75% of workers$32.19$66,940
90% of workers$40.72$84,700

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$46,530390
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$45,6803,210
Fort Collins-Loveland$44,260230
Greeley$42,640190
Colorado Springs$40,850400
Grand Junction$39,140100
Pueblo$38,88050

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

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,910
Childcare Workers$44,320
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
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,230
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79,310
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,400

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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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.