How much does a photographer make in Colorado?
$47,070a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Colorado. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $47,070Highest 10%: $92,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| Median | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $92,200 | $44.33 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $62,550 |
| Boulder, CO | $60,930 |
| Denver, CO | $47,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 9. Washington | $48,050 |
| 10. California | $47,840 |
| 11. Kentucky | $47,170 |
| 12. Colorado | $47,070 |
| 13. Maine | $46,680 |
| 14. Virginia | $46,550 |
| 15. Minnesota | $46,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.63 ($47,070 a year).
Do photographers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $47,070 against $44,660 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for photographer pay?
Colorado ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays photographers the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $62,550 a year.
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.