Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in Colorado
Ranked #4 of 51 · CO
8.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,930 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $65,810
Employment 41,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,150P25 $47,820 Median $65,810P75 $93,030P90 $126,200
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in Colorado earn between $38,150 and $126,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in Colorado is $86,930, about 8.9% above the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $74,760 | $83,240 | 3,360 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $71,600 | $95,780 | 24,480 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,720 | $79,390 | 4,380 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $59,120 | $72,510 | 2,140 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $59,100 | $69,090 | 2,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $54,960 | $62,680 | 1,040 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $52,080 | $61,640 | 1,340 |
| Pueblo, CO | $50,710 | $59,970 | 480 |
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