History Teachers Salary in Colorado
History Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $78,410 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,800; the top 10% earn over $154,440. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
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History Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do history teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $78,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,800 and the top 10% earn over $154,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 45 (−6% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.