How much does an artist and related worker make in Denver?
$64,510a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,376 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.01
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $64,510Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| 75th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.25 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $92,720 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.01 ($64,510 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $64,510 against $71,240 nationally, 9% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $69,860, so Denver pays 8% less.
Where does Denver rank for artist and related worker pay?
15 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,300 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.