Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Colorado
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Secondary
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Colorado earn a median of $72,750 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($66,270)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,120; the top 10% earn over $100,830. Nationally the range is $50,040 to $101,340.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$66,310 median in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67,240 median in Colorado
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,900 median in Colorado
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,410 median in Colorado
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,870 median in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$78,040 median in Colorado
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Colorado
How much do career/technical education teachers (secondary school) make in Colorado?
The median is $72,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,120 and the top 10% earn over $100,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for career/technical education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $66,270). Living costs are not included.