Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Colorado, education teachers, postsecondaries earn $66,870 at the median. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $67K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level education teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $78K | +17% | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $75K | +12% | 510 |
| Colorado Springs | $65K | -3% | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $54K | -19% | 90 |
| Greeley | $42K | -38% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for education teachers, postsecondaries in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new education teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,920/month.
Is education teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $67K here vs. $75K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for education teachers, postsecondaries?
Colorado pays $67K median vs. the U.S. average of $75K — that’s -11%.
How much do education teachers, postsecondaries make in Colorado?
The median is $66,870 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,000, and experienced education teachers, postsecondaries can clear $107,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,374/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a education 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 education teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $66,870 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do education 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.