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Preschool Teacher Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$45,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.87/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
5,210
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,152 #13 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Colorado, explained

Preschool teachers in Colorado earn a median of $45,500 per year ($21.87 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $35,820, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $84,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $45,500 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $45,500 is worth about $44,152 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #13 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,820
$17.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,500
$21.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,700
$40.72/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $45,500 $44,152
Kansas $47,750 $53,015 −$2,250
Nebraska $47,040 $52,207 −$1,540
New Mexico $44,070 $47,792 +$1,430
Utah $35,010 $35,412 +$10,490
Oklahoma $31,790 $36,190 +$13,710
Wyoming $29,930 $32,290 +$15,570

Preschool Teacher in Colorado: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Colorado?

Preschool teachers in Colorado earn a median of $45,500 per year ($21.87 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Colorado pay preschool teachers well?

At $45,500, Colorado pays 19% above the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 5,210 work in the state.

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