As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for art professor in Denver, CO is $101,859, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,959 weekly, or $8,488 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for art professor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for art professor in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $77,868 to $131,329. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,301) and 75th percentile ($117,285), while top earners (90th percentile) make $131,329 per year. This $27,984 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Academic Advising, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Denver art professor often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for art professor 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 professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile art professor Salary $77,868 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile art professor Salary $89,301 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile art professor Salary $101,859 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile art professor Salary $117,285 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile art professor Salary $131,329 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
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An art professor is responsible for teaching various art disciplines, including painting, sculpture, design, and digital media, at the college or university level. Duties include developing course curricula, delivering lectures, guiding studio sessions, and providing constructive feedback on student work. Professors also engage in research, contribute to academic publications, and participate in departmental meetings and community outreach. Salaries for art professors can vary widely based on factors such as institution type, geographic location, level of experience, and academic qualificati...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of art professor in Denver, CO. The base salary for art professor ranges from $89,301 to $117,285 with the average base salary of $101,859. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,454 to $166,985 with the average total cash compensation of $105,382.

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