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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $69,680 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.50
10th percentile $48,370
90th percentile $119,990
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,370
    25th
    $54,230
    50th (median)
    $69,680
    75th
    $86,510
    90th
    $119,990

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 68% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 32% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $77,530
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Denver, CO is $33.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Denver, CO is 15.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $48,370 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,230.