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Elementary School Teachers in Colorado earned a median of $63,410 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $63,970; 24,860 were employed there, ranking #25 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $63,410 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $70,110 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,410 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $59,020 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $80,160 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $98,950 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 24,860 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.65 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.97 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.