Elementary School Teacher Salary in Colorado
Based on 25K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$61,550
$29.591/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-4.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $93K
25K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,940 |
| 25th percentile | $50,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,550 |
| 75th percentile | $77,500 |
| 90th percentile | $92,660 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,280 |
| 2023 | $62,440 |
| 2024 | $61,550 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,280 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $62,440 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $61,550 | $64,107 |