For 55 Colorado colleges, the average faculty salary is $67,128 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $95,865 at Colorado colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $83,865 at Colorado colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $73,414 at Colorado colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $53,019 at Colorado colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $61,062 at Colorado colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $63,880 at Colorado colleges.
Colorado colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Colorado colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO | $64,107 | $89,245 | $67,530 | $54,617 | $46,984 | $49,776 | - |
| Aims Community CollegeGreeley, CO | $73,257 | $80,570 | $65,360 | $60,700 | $69,839 | - | $57,347 |
| Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO | $82,001 | $82,001 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bel-Rea Institute of Animal TechnologyDenver, CO | $47,891 | $29,700 | - | - | $50,923 | - | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO | $107,980 | $144,435 | $111,788 | $96,883 | $73,598 | - | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $84,275 | $123,613 | $97,866 | $83,553 | $62,376 | $65,000 | $68,005 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBroomfield, CO | $59,424 | - | - | - | - | - | $59,424 |
| University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO | $119,920 | $165,206 | $120,703 | $117,345 | $79,661 | - | - |
| Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO | $67,472 | $83,091 | $67,309 | $58,700 | - | - | - |
| Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO | $115,072 | $153,484 | $116,282 | $88,240 | $63,875 | $81,022 | $82,000 |
| Concorde Career College-AuroraAurora, CO | $62,936 | - | - | - | $62,936 | - | - |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | $84,758 | $99,620 | $73,974 | $67,450 | - | - | - |
| Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangely, CO | $62,295 | - | - | - | $62,295 | - | - |
| Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO | $126,001 | $169,733 | $124,027 | $107,121 | $104,667 | $85,020 | $115,576 |
| Colorado School of TradesLakewood, CO | $36,588 | - | - | - | $36,588 | - | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | $106,952 | $150,762 | $109,270 | $92,045 | $68,063 | - | $69,334 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $68,134 | - | - | - | - | - | $68,134 |
| Community College of AuroraAurora, CO | $71,093 | - | - | - | - | - | $71,093 |
| Community College of DenverDenver, CO | $76,041 | $85,575 | $70,592 | $67,346 | - | - | - |
| Lincoln College of Technology-DenverDenver, CO | $49,910 | - | - | - | $49,910 | - | - |
| Denver SeminaryLittleton, CO | $39,602 | $48,441 | $51,299 | $47,695 | $22,721 | - | $26,716 |
| University of DenverDenver, CO | $118,036 | $154,072 | $115,841 | $99,935 | - | $84,343 | - |
| Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO | $57,365 | $87,679 | $79,369 | $63,237 | $5,603 | $52,745 | - |
| Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO | $71,866 | $71,866 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Iliff School of TheologyDenver, CO | $73,099 | $84,350 | $68,186 | $55,509 | - | - | - |
| Lamar Community CollegeLamar, CO | $48,398 | - | - | - | $48,398 | - | - |
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | $69,715 | $90,450 | $84,218 | $72,913 | $56,356 | $51,000 | $82,200 |
| Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO | $91,331 | $109,120 | $89,469 | $79,757 | - | $66,451 | - |
| Morgan Community CollegeFort Morgan, CO | $66,810 | - | - | - | - | - | $66,810 |
| Naropa UniversityBoulder, CO | $53,418 | $67,422 | $64,843 | $60,191 | $39,611 | - | - |
| Nazarene Bible CollegeColorado Springs, CO | $43,507 | - | - | - | - | - | $43,507 |
| Northeastern Junior CollegeSterling, CO | $63,203 | $75,040 | $61,077 | $55,013 | - | - | - |
| University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO | $81,228 | $96,417 | $78,890 | $70,324 | $60,315 | $58,512 | - |
| Otero CollegeLa Junta, CO | $52,549 | - | - | - | - | - | $52,549 |
| Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs, CO | $68,597 | - | - | - | - | - | $68,597 |
| Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, CO | $64,850 | - | - | - | - | - | $64,850 |
| Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO | $77,367 | - | - | - | $77,367 | - | - |
| Regis UniversityDenver, CO | $75,767 | $99,650 | $78,584 | $68,268 | $55,738 | $33,636 | $37,149 |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO | $50,291 | $53,523 | $54,604 | $47,544 | $42,029 | - | - |
| Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO | $74,149 | $101,426 | $80,509 | $71,151 | - | $48,622 | - |
| Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $43,065 | - | - | - | $43,065 | - | - |
| Intellitec College-Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO | $35,933 | - | - | - | $35,933 | - | - |
| Trinidad State CollegeTrinidad, CO | $56,497 | $56,497 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western Colorado UniversityGunnison, CO | $68,653 | $84,908 | $64,086 | $68,977 | - | $56,616 | - |
| IBMC CollegeFort Collins, CO | $33,881 | - | - | - | $33,881 | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-DenverDenver, CO | $56,560 | - | - | - | $56,560 | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $44,602 | - | - | - | $44,602 | - | - |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-BoulderBoulder, CO | $44,883 | - | - | - | $44,883 | - | - |
| Denver College of NursingDenver, CO | $59,646 | - | - | - | $59,646 | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-AuroraAurora, CO | $44,772 | - | - | - | $44,772 | - | - |
| Colorado Academy of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO | $40,393 | - | - | - | $40,393 | - | - |
| Colorado State University GlobalAurora, CO | $52,674 | - | - | - | - | - | $52,674 |
| Rocky Vista UniversityParker, CO | $90,738 | - | $100,941 | $83,936 | - | - | - |
| Apex College of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO | $42,188 | $42,188 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-AuroraAurora, CO | $70,313 | - | - | $70,313 | - | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Colorado
- Colorado School of Mines $126,001
- Taft University System $125,407
- University of Colorado Boulder $119,920
- University of Denver $118,036
- Colorado College $115,072
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus $107,980
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins $106,952
- Metropolitan State University of Denver $91,331
- Rocky Vista University $90,738
- Colorado Mountain College $84,758