How much does a painting make in Denver?
$57,360a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $27.58 an hour or $4,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.58
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,170Median: $57,360Highest 10%: $69,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,170 | $20.75 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $57,360 | $27.58 | |
| 75th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $69,130 | $33.24 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $27.58 ($57,360 a year).
Do paintings make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $57,360 against $41,600 nationally, 38% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $54,070, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for painting pay?
4 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,130 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.