Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Colorado (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Colorado, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Colorado Median
$44,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#25 of 51
9,700 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Colorado?

A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in Colorado earns a median salary of $44,710 per year, or about $21.50 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.

Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $34,190 while the top 10% make $75,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,430 and $56,460 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Colorado

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,190$16.44
25th percentile (early career)$36,430$17.51
50th percentile (median)$44,710$21.50
75th percentile (experienced)$56,460$27.14
90th percentile (top earners)$75,050$36.08

How Colorado compares

Colorado ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Colorado

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($44,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Colorado?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Colorado is $44,710 per year, or about $21.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,190 at the entry level to $75,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 4% less than the national median of $46,800. Colorado ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,710 a year. About 9,700 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Colorado. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.