Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Colorado earn a median salary of $58,852 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.6% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 24,850 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $47,910 to $77,960 depending on location.
$58,852
Avg median salary in Colorado
$77,960
Highest paying metro
$47,910
Lowest paying metro
24,850
Employed in Colorado
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $77,960 | $74,120 | $98,450 | 1,630 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $69,950 | $59,800 | $77,200 | 1,270 |
| Denver, CO | $64,070 | $58,770 | $80,770 | 12,000 |
| Northwest Colorado | $60,840 | $49,720 | $74,240 | 1,210 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,850 | $48,430 | $65,490 | 3,630 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,950 | $46,770 | $63,070 | 730 |
| Greeley, CO | $50,500 | $49,970 | $63,280 | 1,420 |
| Southwest Colorado | $50,370 | $46,590 | $60,270 | 1,120 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,120 | $50,120 | $61,640 | 600 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $47,910 | $41,960 | $57,890 | 1,240 |