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Secondary School Teachers in Colorado earned a median of $72,900 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $72,040; 18,310 were employed there, ranking #23 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 | $72,900 | $72,040 |
| Mean annual wage | $73,330 | $76,320 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,970 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $60,860 | $59,980 |
| 75th percentile | $83,790 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $101,300 | $107,600 |
| Employment | 18,310 | 1,065,210 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.372 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.93 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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