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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$88,940
- Denver$78,560
- Fort Collins$73,460
- Pueblo$68,360
- Greeley$68,350
- Colorado Springs$63,190
- Grand Junction$62,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $88,940 | $81,450 | $75,000 | $68,194 | 105 |
| Denver | $78,560 | $79,230 | $63,130 | $61,349 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $73,460 | $78,760 | $62,400 | $57,985 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $68,360 | $61,480 | $60,250 | $54,622 | 92 |
| Greeley | $68,350 | $62,310 | $60,630 | $54,615 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $63,190 | $61,710 | $50,390 | $50,881 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $62,860 | $64,060 | $51,970 | $50,631 | 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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Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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