CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $43,890 +18% above national average (national: $37,120)
$50,020Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
5,970Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$43,890
$35,240
10th pct.
$81,280
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,240$16.94
25th percentile$37,280$17.92
50th percentile (median)$43,890$21.10
75th percentile$56,790$27.30
90th percentile (top earners)$81,280$39.08
Mean (average)$50,020$24.05

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $43,890
Nebraska $50,270 +15%
New Jersey $46,570 +6%
California $45,880 +5%
New York $45,580 +4%
District of Columbia $45,090 +3%
Massachusetts $45,030 +3%
Hawaii $44,780 +2%
Vermont $44,760 +2%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Emergency Medical Technicians $43,950 3,420
Cooks, Short Order $44,090 2,080
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,680 6,520
Food Batchmakers $43,590 3,740
Driver/Sales Workers $43,560 10,770
Photographers $43,560 1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Colorado?

The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Colorado is $50,020 per year. The median (middle) salary is $43,890 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Colorado?

Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $35,240 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,280 per year.

What is the highest Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $81,280 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $56,790 per year.

How does the Colorado Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary compare to the national average?

The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Colorado is $43,890, which is +18% above national average of $37,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes