Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $63,130–$98,460
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #79 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $79,230 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 9% above the CO statewide median of $72,900. It ranks #79 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Denver
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | $83,819 | 24 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other CO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $81,450 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $78,760 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $64,320 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $64,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,310 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,710 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,480 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $60,500 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $79,230 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,070 jobs pay between $63,130 and $98,460. The 10th percentile is $51,860 and the 90th is $102,070.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 9% above the CO statewide median of $72,900. It ranks #79 of 501 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education the most in Denver?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Denver Public Schools District 1 ($83,819). 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.