How much does a High School Teacher make in Colorado? The average High School Teacher salary in Colorado is $67,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,300 and $83,500. 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.

High School Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile High School Teacher Salary $42,646 CO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile High School Teacher Salary $54,300 CO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile High School Teacher Salary $67,100 CO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile High School Teacher Salary $83,500 CO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile High School Teacher Salary $98,431 CO March 26, 2024
25% $54,300 10% $42,646 90% $98,431 75% $83,500 $67,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The High School Teacher develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a grade 6-12 classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned secondary school. Being a High School Teacher assesses and documents students' progress. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. In addition, High School 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 state-specific teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. Being a High School Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a High School 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 $66,901 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $65,521 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $62,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $63,681 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $62,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $68,675 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $67,098 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $67,427 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $62,432 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $66,244 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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