SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Denver, CO is $101,220 per year, 18.3% below the national median of $123,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Denver, CO is $101,220 per year, 18.3% below the national median of $123,920. Half of workers earn between $75,520 and $141,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,930 and the ninetieth at $163,950.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $138,460. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,930 | −50.8% |
| 25th | $75,520 | −39.1% |
| Median (50th) | $101,220 | −18.3% |
| 75th | $141,830 | +14.5% |
| 90th | $163,950 | +32.3% |
| Mean | $112,030 | −9.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $138,460 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $101,220 buys what $98,177 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,177US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,220 a year, 18.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,930 to $163,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $138,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $101,220, 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 $123,920, so pay in Denver, CO is 18.3% 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 Denver, CO earns more than $163,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,930 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 $138,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Denver, 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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