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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,910
Median Annual Salary
▼
-29.9% vs 2024
$62,950
Mean Salary
$51,910
Median Salary
$24.96
Hourly Rate
250 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado earn a median salary of $51,910 per year ($4,325/month).
This is 4.1% below the national average of $54,112.
Colorado ranks #16 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 250 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries decreased by 29.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.35
Computers and Electronics
4.24
English Language
3.87
Production and Processing
3.59
Fine Arts
3.45
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(35.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado range from $43,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $76,360.
Median $51,910
P10: $43,040P25: $43,770P75: $76,360P90: $102,120
10th
$43,040
25th
$43,770
Median
$51,910
75th
$76,360
90th
$102,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,040
$20.69
$3,586
25th Percentile
$43,770
$21.04
$3,647
Median (50th)
$51,910
$24.96
$4,325
75th Percentile
$76,360
$36.71
$6,363
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,120
$49.10
$8,510
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
Colorado ranks #16 of 30 states
$54,112
National avg. for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado is $51,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,950.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado range from $43,040 at the 10th percentile to $102,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $76,360.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Colorado typically start around $43,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 250 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Colorado is approximately $24.96 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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