How much does a fine artist make in Denver?
$77,100a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.07 an hour or $6,425 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.07
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,200Median: $77,100Highest 10%: $132,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 25th | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| Median | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 90th | $132,700 | $63.79 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Fort Collins, CO | $53,790 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $49,480 |
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 a fine artist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.07 ($77,100 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,100 against $55,490 nationally, 39% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $51,910, so Denver pays 49% more.
Where does Denver rank for fine artist pay?
7 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,700 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.