Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $35,760 a year. About 21,910 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($36,780). Colorado ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Colorado
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30,800 |
| 25% of workers | $30,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35,760 |
| 75% of workers | $43,900 |
| 90% of workers | $48,470 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | $46,280 | 530 |
| Greeley | $42,460 | 1,040 |
| Grand Junction | $39,070 | 700 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $36,910 | 10,870 |
| Colorado Springs | $34,840 | 3,110 |
| Boulder | $30,800 | 1,340 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $30,800 | 1,170 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $64,090 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $82,160 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $37,450 |
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