Preschool Teachers Salary in Colorado
Preschool Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $45,500 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,820; the top 10% earn over $84,700. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$78,040 median in Colorado
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,870 median in Colorado
- Childcare Workers$40,750 median in Colorado
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,410 median in Colorado
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,900 median in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67,240 median in Colorado
Preschool Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do preschool teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $45,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,820 and the top 10% earn over $84,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.