English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Colorado
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $72,910 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,390; the top 10% earn over $119,830. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
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English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $72,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,390 and the top 10% earn over $119,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.