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Food Service Managers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #6 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of food service managerss in Colorado earn between $66,140 and $123,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food service managers salary in Colorado is $89,350, about 19.3% above the U.S. average ($74,880). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $104,010 | $105,830 | 260 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $85,770 | $93,270 | 120 |
| Boulder, CO | $84,820 | $90,590 | 170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,490 | $88,150 | 1,320 |
| Pueblo, CO | $79,100 | $81,510 | 40 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $78,950 | $87,220 | 40 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $78,930 | $85,250 | 110 |
| Greeley, CO | $78,080 | $81,170 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do food service managers make in Colorado?
The median food service managers salary in Colorado is $79,870 per year (mean $89,350), and about 80% earn between $66,140 and $123,060.
How much do food service managers make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $89,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for food service managers?
Colorado ranks #6 of 51 states for food service managers pay. Its mean salary of $89,350 is about 19.3% above the U.S. average of $74,880.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay food service managers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for food service managers are Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($104,010), Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($85,770), Boulder, CO ($84,820), by median annual wage.