Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,170 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $56,870
90th percentile $128,790
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,870
    25th
    $76,980
    50th (median)
    $78,170
    75th
    $97,320
    90th
    $128,790

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 76% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,660
    California $140,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Massachusetts $83,530

    Nearby metros — Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $83,270
    Colorado $74,010
    Connecticut $72,860
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,680

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $65,490
    Coaches and Scouts $50,000
    Technical Writers $99,740
    Editors $78,700
    Producers and Directors $79,000
    Interior Designers $74,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Boulder, CO is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.92 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Boulder, CO is 29.1% above the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Boulder?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $56,870 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,980.