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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$87,770
- Denver$74,890
- Fort Collins$71,230
- Greeley$64,950
- Pueblo$63,410
- Colorado Springs$61,110
- Grand Junction$60,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $87,770 | $79,830 | $74,820 | $67,423 | 105 |
| Denver | $74,890 | $77,340 | $62,100 | $58,928 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $71,230 | $68,930 | $61,670 | $56,515 | 101 |
| Greeley | $64,950 | $60,430 | $51,530 | $52,218 | 100 |
| Pueblo | $63,410 | $62,190 | $50,710 | $51,048 | 92 |
| Colorado Springs | $61,110 | $60,680 | $50,290 | $49,301 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $60,290 | $51,740 | $51,740 | $48,679 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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