Here’s Where Teachers Make the Highest Salaries in Colorado

I'm going to say this loud and clear for every single person out there:

TEACHERS ARE CRIMINALLY UNDERPAID AND UNERAPPRECIATED!

I've always believed that educators are the cornerstone of our society. They are the people responsible for sculpting the minds of the next generation. It's not an easy job!

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Not only are they actually teaching our kids, but for the majority of the day they act as stand in parents and caregivers.

They can be role models, therapists, and disciplinarians.

If you couldn't tell, I've got a bit of a soft spot for teachers. I know I wouldn't be where I am today without a few talented and caring educators to guide me.

My sister is a high school teacher and the stories that she shares with me about the triumphs and frustrations she faces every single day astound me.

How can ONE person do so much for SO MANY students?

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The Shocking Reality of Teacher Salaries in Colorado

It's shocking when you crunch the numbers and see how much these teachers are getting paid.

Colorado Teacher Pay: How It Compares Nationally

According to data from Niche, the average American public school teacher with over 30 years of experience makes approximately $64,820.

In Colorado, new teachers start out making about $32,980, and the average salary for all teachers across the state is $46,506.

This ranks Colorado second to last in starting teacher pay and fourth lowest in overall average salary among all 50 states.

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Top-Paying School Districts in Colorado

I did some digging and found the school districts in the Centennial State with the highest average teacher salary.

Just a few friendly reminders before we dive into this...

These are considered the average salaries for teachers within a specific district (both charter and non-charter). Also, this list reflects numbers from the 2024-2025 school year.

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Do you have kids that go to any of these schools in Colorado? Are you surprised by the numbers for some of these districts?

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