SOC 25-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO is $72,900 a year, trailing the national median of $96,980 by 24.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO is $72,900 a year, trailing the national median of $96,980 by 24.8%. Half of workers earn between $49,550 and $82,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,080 and the ninetieth at $97,980.
Fort Collins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 348 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | −61.8% |
| 25th | $49,550 | −48.9% |
| Median (50th) | $72,900 | −24.8% |
| 75th | $82,350 | −15.1% |
| 90th | $97,980 | +1.0% |
| Mean | $70,380 | −27.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $107,930 | 70 | |
| 2 | Denver | $82,350 | 390 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $80,100 | 130 | |
| 4 | Boulder | $79,060 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $72,900 buys what $70,708 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 27.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,708US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,900 a year, 24.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,080 to $97,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $107,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Southwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $72,900, 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 $96,980, so pay in Southwest Colorado, CO is 24.8% 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 Southwest Colorado, CO earns more than $97,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,080 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 Fort Collins, at $107,930 per year.
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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