How much does a painter make in Fort Collins?
$48,900a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $71,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 90th | $71,050 | $34.16 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Denver, CO | $58,070 |
| Boulder, CO | $52,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,660 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,070 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,470 |
| Pueblo, CO | $47,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).
Do painters make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
No: $48,900 against $49,400 nationally, 1% less.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,970, so Fort Collins pays 8% less.
Where does Fort Collins rank for painter pay?
146 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,050 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.