SOC 25-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — Colorado
Colorado · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Colorado is $51,170 per year, 16.9% below the national median of $61,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Colorado is $51,170 per year, 16.9% below the national median of $61,540. Half of workers earn between $40,030 and $72,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,030 and the ninetieth at $79,200.
Employment stands at 820, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 35th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Greeley records the highest median at $72,530. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 510th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $40,030 | −35.0% |
| Median (50th) | $51,170 | −16.9% |
| 75th | $72,790 | +18.3% |
| 90th | $79,200 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $57,010 | −7.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $72,530 | 50 | |
| 2 | Denver | $70,130 | 310 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $64,890 | 50 | |
| 4 | Grand Junction | $36,960 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $51,170 buys what $49,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,170 a year, 16.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,030 to $79,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 820 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $72,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $51,170, or $24.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,540, so pay in Colorado is 16.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $79,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greeley, at $72,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 820 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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