Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in Colorado

Ranked #7 of 51 · CO

17.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,540 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $37,810
Employment 269,820

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,140P25 $34,790 Median $37,810P75 $46,650P90 $62,250

About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in Colorado earn between $31,140 and $62,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Colorado
$43,540
U.S. average
$37,150

The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Colorado is $43,540, about 17.2% above the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Colorado

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boulder, CO $39,000 $45,260 17,400
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,960 $45,700 18,230
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,710 $44,630 140,720
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $36,810 $42,330 18,430
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,730 $42,950 12,730
Colorado Springs, CO $36,480 $40,830 32,150
Greeley, CO $35,960 $40,610 9,990
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,480 $40,390 6,130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do food preparation and serving related occupations make in Colorado?

The median food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Colorado is $37,810 per year (mean $43,540), and about 80% earn between $31,140 and $62,250.

How much do food preparation and serving related occupations make per hour in Colorado?

Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Colorado a high-paying state for food preparation and serving related occupations?

Colorado ranks #7 of 51 states for food preparation and serving related occupations pay. Its mean salary of $43,540 is about 17.2% above the U.S. average of $37,150.

Which metro areas in Colorado pay food preparation and serving related occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for food preparation and serving related occupations are Boulder, CO ($39,000), Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($38,960), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($38,710), by median annual wage.

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