Preschool Teacher Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Colorado
$45,500
$21.87 an hour
10th percentile
$35,820
90th percentile
$84,700
Jobs (wage & salary)
5,210
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Colorado was $45,500 in May 2025, $7,360 (19%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $38,200 (25th percentile) and $63,160 (75th percentile).
Colorado ranks 13 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | $17.22 |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.36 |
| 50th (median) | $45,500 | $21.87 |
| 75th | $63,160 | $30.36 |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
| Mean (average) | $53,270 | $25.61 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Colorado, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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