Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $76,910 a year, based on BLS estimates for 12,030 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 21% above the CO statewide median of $63,410. It ranks #92 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DENVER · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $76,910 a year (May 2025). Half of the 12,030 jobs pay between $61,220 and $84,170. The 10th percentile is $50,460 and the 90th is $101,440.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 20% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 21% above the CO statewide median of $63,410. It ranks #92 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Denver?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Denver Public Schools District 1 ($81,763), Adams County School District 14 ($77,250), Jefferson County Public Schools District ($68,633). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.