Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $72,900 a year. About 18,310 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($72,040). Colorado ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Colorado
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,970 |
| 25% of workers | $60,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72,900 |
| 75% of workers | $83,790 |
| 90% of workers | $101,300 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $81,450 | 1,280 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $79,230 | 9,070 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $78,760 | 1,120 |
| Grand Junction | $64,060 | 440 |
| Greeley | $62,310 | 850 |
| Colorado Springs | $61,710 | 2,760 |
| Pueblo | $61,480 | 420 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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