SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Colorado
Colorado · 1 metro areas compared
In Colorado the median wage is $79,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Colorado the median wage is $79,190. That is 23.2% lower than the national median of $103,170. Pay ranges from under $45,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $171,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,050 to $111,150.
Employment stands at 340, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 37th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $85,030. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 229th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,030 | −56.4% |
| 25th | $56,050 | −45.7% |
| Median (50th) | $79,190 | −23.2% |
| 75th | $111,150 | +7.7% |
| 90th | $171,850 | +66.6% |
| Mean | $93,090 | −9.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $85,030 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $79,190 buys what $76,809 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,809US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,190 a year, 23.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,030 to $171,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $85,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $79,190, 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 $103,170, so pay in Colorado is 23.2% 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 $171,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,030 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 Denver, at $85,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 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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