SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
At $70,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Business Teachers, Postsecondary, 28.9% beneath the national figure of $99,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $70,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Business Teachers, Postsecondary, 28.9% beneath the national figure of $99,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,130 and $76,240. The lowest tenth earn under $37,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $129,960.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 73rd of 286 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | −62.2% |
| 25th | $55,130 | −44.4% |
| Median (50th) | $70,460 | −28.9% |
| 75th | $76,240 | −23.1% |
| 90th | $129,960 | +31.2% |
| Mean | $74,630 | −24.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $79,580 | 360 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $78,210 | 240 | |
| 3 | Denver | $74,490 | 790 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $72,020 | 210 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $63,320 | 80 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $37,830 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $70,460 buys what $68,341 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 31.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,341US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,460 a year, 28.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,490 to $129,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $79,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $70,460, 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 $99,080, so pay in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 28.9% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $129,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,490 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 Boulder, at $79,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. 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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