Food Preparation Workers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #6 of 51 · CO
13.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,210 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $38,960
Employment 12,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,800P25 $34,690 Median $38,960P75 $44,740P90 $49,000
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Colorado earn between $30,800 and $49,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Colorado is $40,210, about 13.9% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $41,540 | $43,000 | 770 |
| Boulder, CO | $39,690 | $41,960 | 650 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,470 | $40,470 | 6,640 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $39,200 | $41,010 | 590 |
| Greeley, CO | $39,150 | $40,080 | 530 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,450 | $39,300 | 1,190 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,240 | $36,850 | 340 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $36,510 | $37,800 | 740 |