Photographers Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $44,810 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 530
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $65,160
    90th
    $78,590

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 44% Median Photographers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $57,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Connecticut $48,260
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,250

    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 Photographers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Denver, CO is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.02 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Denver, CO is 5.4% above the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Denver?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.