Photographers Salary in Colorado
Photographers in Colorado earn a median of $47,070 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,440; the top 10% earn over $92,200. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$51,910 median in Colorado
Photographers pay in Colorado
How much do photographers make in Colorado?
The median is $47,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,440 and the top 10% earn over $92,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.