How much does a cook make in Colorado?
$42,500a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Colorado. That is $20.43 an hour or $3,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.43
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $42,500Highest 10%: $50,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $42,500 | $20.43 | |
| 75th | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 90th | $50,990 | $24.51 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $48,020 |
| Denver, CO | $45,070 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,950 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $39,770 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $39,140 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $39,110 |
| Pueblo, CO | $38,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 14. Delaware | $44,080 |
| 15. Maine | $43,490 |
| 16. Minnesota | $43,460 |
| 17. Colorado | $42,500 |
| 18. Maryland | $41,380 |
| 19. Arizona | $39,660 |
| 20. North Dakota | $39,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $20.43 ($42,500 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $42,500 against $37,450 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cook pay?
Colorado ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cooks the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $48,020 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.