How much does an art make in Denver?
$70,060a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.68 an hour or $5,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.68
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $70,060Highest 10%: $108,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| 75th | $84,820 | $40.78 | |
| 90th | $108,300 | $52.06 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Pueblo, CO | $75,730 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,750 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $66,150 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,220 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.68 ($70,060 a year).
Do arts make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $70,060 against $78,620 nationally, 11% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $70,060, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for art pay?
108 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.