Physics Teachers Salary in Colorado
Physics Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $99,280 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($100,310)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870; the top 10% earn over $161,810. Nationally the range is $60,200 to $177,850.
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Physics Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do physics teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $99,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870 and the top 10% earn over $161,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for physics teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 47 (−1% vs. the national median of $100,310). Living costs are not included.