Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $59,390 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,510
90th percentile $76,400
Employed locally 2,670
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,510
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $72,780
    90th
    $76,400

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 68% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,840
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $85,770

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,080
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Colorado Springs, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 8% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,510 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.