Photographers Salary in Colorado

Photographers in Colorado earn the most in Fort Collins (average $68,280 a year) and the least in Greeley ($53,270), across the 5 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the photographers average at $58,170 and the median at $47,070 for 1,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,410.

Photographers average salary by city in Colorado

Fort Collins$68,280
Boulder$66,690
Denver$59,430
Colorado Springs$55,530
Greeley$53,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Collins	$68,280	$62,550	$39,560	$54,569	101
Boulder	$66,690	$60,930	$44,510	$53,520	105
Denver	$59,430	$47,340	$39,110	$48,025	106
Colorado Springs	$55,530	$42,110	$37,600	$45,063	101
Greeley	$53,270	$42,020	$37,750	$43,347	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Photographers salary in other states

Photographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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