High School Teacher Salary in Colorado
Explore high school teacher salaries in Colorado including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CO
$68,269
Monthly: $5,689
Biweekly: $2,626
Entry Level
$46,212
Monthly: $3,851
Biweekly: $1,777
Senior Level
$94,525
Monthly: $7,877
Biweekly: $3,636
Job Growth
12%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $46,212 | $68,269 | $94,525 |
| Monthly | $3,851 | $5,689 | $7,877 |
| Biweekly | $1,777 | $2,626 | $3,636 |
| Weekly | $889 | $1,313 | $1,818 |
| Hourly | $22 | $33 | $45 |
CO vs National Comparison
National Median
$66,930
CO Median
$68,269
Difference
+$1,339
Multiplier
1.02x
About This Career
Teach specialized subjects to high school students.
Education
Bachelor's degree in subject area or Education; Teaching certification required
Key Skills
Subject ExpertiseCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentMentoring
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