SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — Colorado
Colorado · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Colorado is $76,380 per year, 15.5% above the national median of $66,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Colorado is $76,380 per year, 15.5% above the national median of $66,140. Half of workers earn between $51,340 and $96,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,570 and the ninetieth at $112,710.
Employment stands at 1,470, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 13th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $102,160. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 265th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,570 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $51,340 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $76,380 | +15.5% |
| 75th | $96,490 | +45.9% |
| 90th | $112,710 | +70.4% |
| Mean | $76,250 | +15.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $102,160 | 130 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $79,440 | 90 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $77,570 | 40 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $76,860 | 80 | |
| 5 | Denver | $76,650 | 600 | |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | $76,380 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $76,380 buys what $74,083 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,083US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,380 a year, 15.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,570 to $112,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $102,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $76,380, 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 $66,140, so pay in Colorado is 15.5% higher. 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 $112,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,570 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 $102,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,470 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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