Photographers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Colorado
Photographers in Colorado earn a median salary of $43,344 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.9% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 960 photographers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $34,270 to $57,550 depending on location.
$43,344
Avg median salary in Colorado
$57,550
Highest paying metro
$34,270
Lowest paying metro
960
Employed in Colorado
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Photographers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | $57,550 | $36,780 | $64,770 | 70 |
| Northwest Colorado | $48,250 | $37,750 | $49,990 | 60 |
| Boulder, CO | $47,660 | $41,540 | $69,370 | 50 |
| Denver, CO | $44,810 | $36,860 | $65,160 | 530 |
| Greeley, CO | $39,520 | $33,800 | $59,610 | 30 |
| Southwest Colorado | $37,440 | $29,990 | $57,050 | 60 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,250 | $34,290 | $51,910 | 120 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,270 | $29,990 | $42,170 | 40 |