Secondary School Teacher Salary in Colorado
Based on 18K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$63,660
$30.606/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
-5.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $98K
18K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,850 |
| 25th percentile | $52,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,660 |
| 75th percentile | $80,410 |
| 90th percentile | $97,760 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,320 |
| 2023 | $63,760 |
| 2024 | $63,660 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,320 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $63,760 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $63,660 | $67,394 |