What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Art Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Adjunct Art Instructor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Art Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Art Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Art Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,168 for beginners, reaching about $63,592 at mid-level, and approach $67,391 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Art Instructor?

Adjunct Art Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Art Instructor roles are District of Columbia $70,382, California $70,116, Massachusetts $69,181. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Art Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Art Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,864; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,307; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,346; Art Instructor: $66,204; Adjunct Chemistry Instructor: $64,242.

Adjunct Art Instructor Salary in Colorado

How much does an Adjunct Art Instructor make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Art Instructor in Colorado is $64,858 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Adjunct Art Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,273
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,741 to $73,974
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,351

10% $49,351

50% (Median) $64,858

90% $82,273

Adjunct Art Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,974	$6,165	$1,423	$36
Average	$64,858	$5,405	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$56,741	$4,728	$1,091	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Art Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Art Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Art Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Art Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,168
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,421
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,592
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,137
Expert (over 8 years): $67,391

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Art Instructor	less than 1 year	$60,168
Early Career Level Adjunct Art Instructor	1-2 years	$60,421
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Art Instructor	2-4 years	$63,592
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Art Instructor	5-8 years	$67,137
Expert Level Adjunct Art Instructor	over 8 years	$67,391

How Do Adjunct Art Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Art Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,382.
California: $70,116.
Massachusetts: $69,181.

District of Columbia $70,382 California $70,116 Massachusetts $69,181 Washington $68,927 New Jersey $68,901 Alaska $68,812 Connecticut $67,935 New York $67,579

Hawaii $66,441 Rhode Island $65,907 Maryland $65,545 Minnesota $65,049 Colorado $64,858 Illinois $64,795 Oregon $64,553 Delaware $64,375

New Hampshire $64,263 Virginia $64,013 Pennsylvania $63,282 Nevada $62,913 North Dakota $62,792 Michigan $62,602 Wisconsin $62,532 Vermont $62,392

Texas $62,004 Maine $61,979 Arizona $61,941 Ohio $61,896 Georgia $61,311 Indiana $61,019 Wyoming $60,962 Utah $60,873

Iowa $60,835 Kansas $60,529 Louisiana $60,440 North Carolina $60,409 Missouri $60,396 Florida $60,148 Montana $60,015 Nebraska $59,887

Kentucky $59,817 South Carolina $59,563 Tennessee $59,404 Idaho $59,341 New Mexico $58,877 Oklahoma $58,775 Alabama $58,400 South Dakota $57,771

Arkansas $57,427 West Virginia $57,243 Mississippi $56,690

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Art Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $63,588
Hygiene: $65,799
Johnstown: $63,730

Glen Haven, CO $63,588

Hygiene, CO $65,799

Johnstown, CO $63,730

Laporte, CO $63,024

Livermore, CO $62,819

Loveland, CO $63,531

Lyons, CO $65,683

Masonville, CO $63,064

Mead, CO $64,454

Milliken, CO $63,642

Niwot, CO $66,315

Red Feather Lakes, CO $62,992

Severance, CO $63,114

Timnath, CO $63,033

Wellington, CO $62,680

Windsor, CO $63,124

Brighton, CO $64,688

Ault, CO $63,004

Briggsdale, CO $63,021

Carr, CO $61,937

Eastlake, CO $64,857

Eaton, CO $63,202

Evans, CO $63,524

Fort Lupton, CO $64,504

Galeton, CO $63,209

Gilcrest, CO $63,871

Gill, CO $63,312

Greeley, CO $63,368

Henderson, CO $64,789

Hudson, CO $64,291

Keenesburg, CO $63,981

Kersey, CO $63,320

La Salle, CO $63,761

Lucerne, CO $63,300

Nunn, CO $62,803

Orchard, CO $63,013

Pierce, CO $63,044

Ohio City, CO $63,692

Parlin, CO $63,393

Penrose, CO $62,839

Pitkin, CO $63,613

Poncha Springs, CO $63,182

Powderhorn, CO $63,260

Rockvale, CO $62,553

Sargents, CO $63,075

Twin Lakes, CO $65,158

Westcliffe, CO $62,588

Wetmore, CO $62,186

Durango, CO $63,438

Cahone, CO $63,281

Cortez, CO $63,234

Dolores, CO $63,384

Dove Creek, CO $63,218

Egnar, CO $63,253

Hesperus, CO $62,883

Lewis, CO $63,393

Mancos, CO $63,232

Marvel, CO $62,881

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $62,905

Pleasant View, CO $63,100

Rico, CO $63,400

Towaoc, CO $62,970

Yellow Jacket, CO $63,318

Montrose, CO $63,637

Austin, CO $63,719

Bedrock, CO $63,237

Cedaredge, CO $63,784

Cory, CO $63,704

Crawford, CO $63,524

Delta, CO $63,635

Eckert, CO $63,735

Hotchkiss, CO $63,696

Lazear, CO $63,648

Naturita, CO $63,366

Norwood, CO $63,391

Nucla, CO $63,463

Olathe, CO $63,565

Ophir, CO $63,459

Ouray, CO $63,449

Paonia, CO $63,988

Paradox, CO $63,272

Placerville, CO $63,401

Redvale, CO $63,421

Ridgway, CO $63,440

Silverton, CO $63,333

Somerset, CO $64,182

Telluride, CO $63,471

Grand Junction, CO $64,028

Platteville, CO $64,013

Roggen, CO $63,353

Weldona, CO $62,864

Wiggins, CO $63,200

Fort Morgan, CO $62,889

Log Lane Village, CO $63,095

Akron, CO $62,433

Amherst, CO $62,233

Atwood, CO $62,652

Brush, CO $62,648

Crook, CO $62,474

Eckley, CO $62,277

Fleming, CO $62,594

Grover, CO $62,544

Haxtun, CO $62,581

Hereford, CO $62,145

Hillrose, CO $62,709

Holyoke, CO $62,391

Idalia, CO $62,079

Iliff, CO $62,638

Julesburg, CO $62,386

Lindon, CO $62,166

Merino, CO $62,707

New Raymer, CO $62,693

Otis, CO $62,489

Ovid, CO $62,407

Padroni, CO $62,479

Paoli, CO $62,581

Peetz, CO $62,462

Sedgwick, CO $62,430

Snyder, CO $62,660

Sterling, CO $62,759

Stoneham, CO $62,696

Vernon, CO $62,138

Woodrow, CO $62,295

Wray, CO $62,262

Yuma, CO $62,470

Anton, CO $62,182

Arapahoe, CO $61,691

Arriba, CO $61,915

Bethune, CO $62,007

Burlington, CO $61,949

Calhan, CO $62,929

Cascade, CO $63,447

Cheyenne Wells, CO $61,781

Cope, CO $62,152

Cripple Creek, CO $63,327

Divide, CO $63,361

Flagler, CO $61,979

Florissant, CO $63,309

Fountain, CO $62,923

Genoa, CO $61,957

Green Mountain Falls, CO $63,431

Guffey, CO $63,241

Hugo, CO $61,578

Joes, CO $62,214

Karval, CO $61,220

Kirk, CO $62,163

Kit Carson, CO $61,704

Limon, CO $62,331

Lake George, CO $63,405

Manitou Springs, CO $63,447

Matheson, CO $62,285

Peyton, CO $63,226

Ramah, CO $61,883

Rush, CO $62,030

Seibert, CO $61,953

Simla, CO $62,569

Stratton, CO $62,014

U S A F Academy, CO $63,443

Victor, CO $63,298

Vona, CO $61,989

Wild Horse, CO $61,585

Woodland Park, CO $63,394

Yoder, CO $62,269

Colorado Springs, CO $63,447

Clifton, CO $63,988

Fruita, CO $63,829

Gateway, CO $63,380

Glade Park, CO $63,599

Loma, CO $63,852

Mack, CO $63,682

Palisade, CO $63,872

Whitewater, CO $63,595

Glenwood Springs, CO $64,645

Dinosaur, CO $63,578

Aspen, CO $65,856

Snowmass Village, CO $65,854

Avon, CO $65,263

Basalt, CO $65,647

Carbondale, CO $65,403

Collbran, CO $63,810

Craig, CO $64,278

De Beque, CO $63,802

Eagle, CO $64,996

Edwards, CO $65,135

Parachute, CO $64,134

Battlement Mesa, CO $64,075

Gypsum, CO $64,672

Hamilton, CO $64,552

Hayden, CO $64,370

Maybell, CO $63,657

Meeker, CO $64,558

Meredith, CO $65,431

Mesa, CO $63,778

Minturn, CO $65,064

Molina, CO $63,740

New Castle, CO $64,422

Rangely, CO $63,836

Red Cliff, CO $65,055

Rifle, CO $64,263

Silt, CO $64,237

Slater, CO $63,972

Snowmass, CO $65,722

Wolcott, CO $65,035

Woody Creek, CO $65,852

Vail, CO $65,343

Pueblo, CO $61,521

Colorado City, CO $61,942

Aguilar, CO $62,212

Arlington, CO $61,117

Avondale, CO $61,686

Beulah, CO $61,946

Boncarbo, CO $62,243

Boone, CO $61,885

Branson, CO $61,733

Campo, CO $61,505

Cheraw, CO $61,623

Crowley, CO $61,754

Eads, CO $61,667

Fort Lyon, CO $61,599

Fowler, CO $61,775

Gardner, CO $62,380

Granada, CO $61,805

Hartman, CO $61,923

Hasty, CO $61,734

Haswell, CO $61,369

Hoehne, CO $62,142

Holly, CO $61,728

Kim, CO $61,670

La Junta, CO $61,710

Lamar, CO $61,898

Las Animas, CO $61,676

La Veta, CO $62,489

Mc Clave, CO $61,744

Manzanola, CO $61,662

Model, CO $61,756

Olney Springs, CO $61,557

Ordway, CO $61,250

Pritchett, CO $61,673

Rocky Ford, CO $61,573

Rye, CO $62,037

Sheridan Lake, CO $61,691

Springfield, CO $61,800

Sugar City, CO $61,086

Swink, CO $61,648

Trinchera, CO $61,876

Trinidad, CO $62,144

Two Buttes, CO $61,796

Vilas, CO $61,787

Walsenburg, CO $62,159

Walsh, CO $61,722

Weston, CO $62,360

Wiley, CO $61,687

Alamosa, CO $62,963

Antonito, CO $62,923

Arboles, CO $63,051

Arvada, CO $64,859

Aurora, CO $64,815

Bayfield, CO $63,228

Broomfield, CO $65,144

Commerce City, CO $64,707

Dupont, CO $64,830

Eldorado Springs, CO $66,374

Lafayette, CO $65,785

Louisville, CO $65,867

Westminster, CO $64,829

Wheat Ridge, CO $64,826

Agate, CO $62,529

Bennett, CO $64,155

Byers, CO $63,389

Castle Rock, CO $63,670

Deer Trail, CO $62,970

Elbert, CO $63,267

Elizabeth, CO $63,801

Englewood, CO $64,815

Franktown, CO $63,628

Kiowa, CO $63,342

Larkspur, CO $63,463

Littleton, CO $64,750

Lone Tree, CO $64,579

Louviers, CO $64,490

Monument, CO $63,401

Palmer Lake, CO $63,407

Parker, CO $64,343

Sedalia, CO $63,702

Strasburg, CO $63,951

Watkins, CO $64,431

Denver, CO $64,808

Thornton, CO $64,858

Boulder, CO $66,694

Golden, CO $64,821

Alma, CO $64,456

Bailey, CO $64,310

Black Hawk, CO $65,469

Bond, CO $65,028

Breckenridge, CO $64,594

Buffalo Creek, CO $64,087

Burns, CO $64,611

Central City, CO $65,101

Clark, CO $63,998

Climax, CO $64,668

Coalmont, CO $63,888

Como, CO $63,670

Conifer, CO $64,477

Cowdrey, CO $63,630

Dillon, CO $64,555

Dumont, CO $64,869

Evergreen, CO $64,708

Empire, CO $64,572

Fairplay, CO $63,729

Fraser, CO $64,645

Frisco, CO $64,954

Georgetown, CO $64,524

Granby, CO $64,473

Grand Lake, CO $64,438

Grant, CO $63,979

Hartsel, CO $63,389

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $64,387

Idaho Springs, CO $64,759

Idledale, CO $64,754

Indian Hills, CO $64,721

Jamestown, CO $66,587

Jefferson, CO $63,845

Kittredge, CO $64,727

Kremmling, CO $64,380

Leadville, CO $64,590

Mc Coy, CO $64,600

Morrison, CO $64,707

Nederland, CO $65,981

Oak Creek, CO $64,485

Parshall, CO $64,762

Phippsburg, CO $64,549

Pine, CO $64,165

Pinecliffe, CO $66,291

Rand, CO $63,892

Rollinsville, CO $65,673

Shawnee, CO $64,150

Silver Plume, CO $64,251

Steamboat Springs, CO $64,365

Tabernash, CO $64,796

Toponas, CO $64,525

Walden, CO $63,797

Ward, CO $65,808

Winter Park, CO $64,879

Yampa, CO $64,612

Silverthorne, CO $64,898

Longmont, CO $65,542

Allenspark, CO $65,244

Estes Park, CO $64,265

Bellvue, CO $63,442

Berthoud, CO $64,220

Dacono, CO $64,968

Drake, CO $63,465

Erie, CO $65,260

Firestone, CO $64,807

Fort Collins, CO $62,990

Frederick, CO $64,809

Blanca, CO $62,740

Capulin, CO $63,063

Center, CO $63,011

Chama, CO $62,525

Chimney Rock, CO $63,077

Chromo, CO $62,654

Conejos, CO $62,885

Creede, CO $63,215

Crestone, CO $62,770

Del Norte, CO $63,077

Fort Garland, CO $62,599

San Luis, CO $62,345

Homelake, CO $63,018

Hooper, CO $62,809

Ignacio, CO $62,956

Jaroso, CO $62,482

La Jara, CO $62,986

Manassa, CO $62,922

Moffat, CO $62,852

Monte Vista, CO $63,056

Mosca, CO $62,730

Pagosa Springs, CO $63,072

Romeo, CO $63,107

Saguache, CO $63,069

Sanford, CO $62,754

San Pablo, CO $62,431

South Fork, CO $63,140

Villa Grove, CO $62,937

Salida, CO $63,184

Almont, CO $64,811

Buena Vista, CO $64,712

Canon City, CO $62,902

Cimarron, CO $63,327

Coal Creek, CO $62,529

Coaldale, CO $63,030

Cotopaxi, CO $62,853

Crested Butte, CO $65,151

Florence, CO $62,431

Monarch, CO $63,316

Granite, CO $64,267

Gunnison, CO $63,376

Hillside, CO $62,829

Howard, CO $63,143

Lake City, CO $63,323

Nathrop, CO $63,374

Adjunct Art Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Art Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Adjunct Art Instructor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Art Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adjunct Art Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$68,101	$33.0	5%

Adjunct Art Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Art Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$56,741

Average $64,858/year

$73,974

$4,728

Average $5,405/month

$6,165

$1,091

Average $1,247/week

$1,423

$27

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,974	$6,165	$1,423	$36
Average	$64,858	$5,405	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$56,741	$4,728	$1,091	$27

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