Secondary School Teachers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Colorado earn a median of $72,900 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,310
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970; the top 10% earn over $101,300. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,410 median in Colorado
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,870 median in Colorado
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,760 median in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67,240 median in Colorado
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51,170 median in Colorado
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$66,130 median in Colorado
Secondary School Teachers pay in Colorado
How much do secondary school teachers make in Colorado?
The median is $72,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970 and the top 10% earn over $101,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.