For 23 Colorado Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $79,408 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $104,951 at Colorado Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $87,843 at Colorado Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $78,228 at Colorado Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $64,075 at Colorado Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $59,305 at Colorado Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $71,710 at Colorado Public Colleges.
Colorado Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Colorado Public 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 |
| University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO | $119,920 | $165,206 | $120,703 | $117,345 | $79,661 | - | - |
| Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO | $84,758 | $99,620 | $73,974 | $67,450 | - | - | - |
| Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO | $126,001 | $169,733 | $124,027 | $107,121 | $104,667 | $85,020 | $115,576 |
| Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | $106,952 | $150,762 | $109,270 | $92,045 | $68,063 | - | $69,334 |
| Community College of DenverDenver, CO | $76,041 | $85,575 | $70,592 | $67,346 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 |
| University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO | $81,228 | $96,417 | $78,890 | $70,324 | $60,315 | $58,512 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO | $74,149 | $101,426 | $80,509 | $71,151 | - | $48,622 | - |
| Trinidad State CollegeTrinidad, CO | $56,497 | $56,497 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western Colorado UniversityGunnison, CO | $68,653 | $84,908 | $64,086 | $68,977 | - | $56,616 | - |
| Colorado State University GlobalAurora, CO | $52,674 | - | - | - | - | - | $52,674 |
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