Art Directors Salary
The median pay for a art directors in Colorado is $99,990/year ($48.07/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $163K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $100K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $163K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $112K | +12% | 30 |
| Boulder | $107K | +7% | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $100K | +0% | 520 |
| Colorado Springs | $93K | -7% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for art directors in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new art directors typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,387/month.
Is art director a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $100K here vs. $115K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for art directors?
Colorado pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $115K — that’s -13%.
How much do art directors make in Colorado?
The median is $99,990 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,110, and experienced art directors can clear $162,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,194/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a art directors salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median art directors salary is worth about $99,990 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do art directors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.