Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Colorado, business teachers, postsecondaries earn $78,210 at the median. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $166K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $78K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level business teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $166K or more, a $128K spread from bottom to top.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Colorado
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $80K | +2% | 360 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $78K | +0% | 240 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $74K | -5% | 790 |
| Colorado Springs | $72K | -8% | 210 |
| Greeley | $63K | -19% | 80 |
| Grand Junction | $38K | -52% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a business teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $78K, rent takes 40.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for business teachers, postsecondaries in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new business teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,270/month.
Is business teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay runs 21% below the national median — $78K here vs. $99K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for business teachers, postsecondaries?
Colorado pays $78K median vs. the U.S. average of $99K — that’s -21%.
How much do business teachers, postsecondaries make in Colorado?
The median is $78,210 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,830, and experienced business teachers, postsecondaries can clear $166,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,997/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 40.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a business teachers, postsecondary salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median business teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $78,210 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do business teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.