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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Colorado
Ranked #14 of 30 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss in Colorado earn between $43,040 and $102,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in Colorado is $62,950, about 13.9% below the U.S. average ($73,150). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,100 | $85,020 | 50 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $53,790 | $56,060 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $49,480 | $60,790 | — |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 | $50,730 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Colorado?
The median fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in Colorado is $51,910 per year (mean $62,950), and about 80% earn between $43,040 and $102,120.
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,950 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?
Colorado ranks #14 of 30 states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators pay. Its mean salary of $62,950 is about 13.9% below the U.S. average of $73,150.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators are Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($77,100), Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($53,790), Colorado Springs, CO ($49,480), by median annual wage.
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