As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Art Instructor in Denver, CO is $67,521, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,298 weekly, or $5,627 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Art Instructor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Art Instructor in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $50,078 to $84,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,391) and 75th percentile ($76,598), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,861 per year. This $18,207 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Tutoring, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Denver Art Instructor often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 301 statewide for Art Instructor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Art Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Art Instructor Salary $50,078 Denver, CO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Art Instructor Salary $58,391 Denver, CO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Art Instructor Salary $67,521 Denver, CO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Art Instructor Salary $76,598 Denver, CO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Art Instructor Salary $84,861 Denver, CO January 01, 2026
25% $58,391 10% $50,078 90% $84,861 75% $76,598 $67,521 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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