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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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