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Photographer salary in Colorado (Updated 2026)

How much does a Photographer make in Colorado?

Average base salary

$23.97
18%
above national average
Average $23.97
Low $14.81
High $63.37

The average salary for a photographer is $23.97 per hour in Colorado. 179 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Photographer job openings in Colorado

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Team Photographer, Colorado Av...
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment3.3out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Photographer in Colorado

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SmartShoot
 
$306,800per year
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Junket
 
$291,200per year
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Virtuance
 
$124,800per year
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Complete Weddings + Events
 
$114,400per year
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ORBLE PTY LTD
 
$114,400per year
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Classic Photographers
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Photographers near Colorado

  1. Golden, CO
    $55.26 per hour
  2. Denver, CO
    $34.83 per hour
  3. Fort Collins, CO
    $30.92 per hour
  4. Lakewood, CO
    $22.24 per hour
  5. Aurora, CO
    $22.02 per hour

Where can a Photographer earn more?

Compare salaries for Photographers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Photographer get paid in Colorado?

Junior Photographer

Job openings
Average $27.73 per hour

Senior Photographer

Job openings
Average $64.60 per hour