Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $53,790 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.86
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $86,390
Employed locally 70
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $53,790
    75th
    $53,790
    90th
    $86,390

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 59% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 41% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,320
    Graphic Designers $59,550
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,660
    Coaches and Scouts $47,710
    Interior Designers $66,560
    Producers and Directors $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Fort Collins, CO is $25.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 11.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.