Visual Artist Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Visual Artist make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Artist in Denver, CO is $90,830. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,067 to a high of $109,011, with most professionals earning between $82,056 and $100,347.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Artist in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Visual Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Artist in Denver, CO. The base salary for Visual Artist ranges from $82,056 to $100,347 with the average base salary of $90,830. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,278 to $105,197 with the average total cash compensation of $94,109.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $90,830 $82,056 - $100,347
Bonus $3,278 $2,222 - $4,850
Total Pay $94,109 $84,278 - $105,197
* 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.

Visual Artist Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,056 - $100,347 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,000 - $100,278 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,056 - $100,347 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,022 - $101,528 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,631 - $98,604 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,470 - $103,299 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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