How much does a photographer make in Denver?
$47,340a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.76 an hour or $3,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.76
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,950Median: $47,340Highest 10%: $97,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 75th | $73,420 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $97,810 | $47.02 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $62,550 |
| Boulder, CO | $60,930 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $42,110 |
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 photographer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.76 ($47,340 a year).
Do photographers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $47,340 against $44,660 nationally, 6% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,070, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for photographer pay?
43 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,810 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.