How much does a K-12 Teacher make in Colorado? The average K-12 Teacher salary in Colorado is $59,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,400 and $72,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

K-12 Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $40,478 CO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $49,400 CO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $59,200 CO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $72,200 CO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile K-12 Teacher Salary $84,036 CO March 26, 2024
25% $49,400 10% $40,478 90% $84,036 75% $72,200 $59,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The K-12 Teacher develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Being a K-12 Teacher assesses and documents students' progress. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. In addition, K-12 Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require specific state-level teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. Being a K-12 Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a K-12 Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $58,990 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $57,773 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $55,513 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $56,151 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $55,513 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $60,555 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $59,164 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $59,454 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $55,050 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $58,411 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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