Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $49,480 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $94,080
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $49,480
    75th
    $76,360
    90th
    $94,080

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 57% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 43% 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
    Boulder, CO $78,170
    Colorado $74,010
    Connecticut $72,860

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$69,640
    Coaches and Scouts$48,930
    Graphic Designers$58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,160
    Producers and Directors$60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$112,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado Springs, CO is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 18.3% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.