The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $64,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,200.
Pay spans roughly $48,450 at the 10th percentile to $95,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 12,000 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
| Median (annual) | $64,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,200 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,450 |
| 90th percentile | $95,240 |
| Employment | 12,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.