Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $82,530 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850; the top 10% earn over $127,800. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $82,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850 and the top 10% earn over $127,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.