Musician Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Musician make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Denver, CO is $50,327. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,229 to $58,386, with most professionals earning between $34,857 and $65,723.

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What is a Musician?

A Musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented. Anyone who composes, conducts, or performs music is referred to as a Musician. A Musician who plays a musical instrument is also known as an instrumentalist. Musicians can specialize in any musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. Examples of a Musician's possible skills include performing, conducting, singing, rapping, producing, composing, arranging, and the orchestration of music....

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Musician Salary By Experience Levels in Denver, CO

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Musician Salary By Level of Education in Denver, CO

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Musician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Denver, CO. The base salary for Musician ranges from $42,229 to $58,386 with the average base salary of $50,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,731 to $61,201 with the average total cash compensation of $51,303.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,327 $42,229 - $58,386
Bonus $976 $502 - $2,815
Total Pay $51,303 $42,731 - $61,201
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Musician Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,159 - $58,288 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,131 - $58,250 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,159 - $58,288 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,223 - $58,377 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,430 - $57,280 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,536 - $58,810 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

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