How much does a cook make in Colorado?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Colorado. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,590Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $49,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $45,740 | $21.99 | |
| 90th | $49,650 | $23.87 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $44,370 |
| Boulder, CO | $42,220 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $38,370 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $38,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,420 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 7. California | $44,880 |
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $41,600 against $37,390 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cook pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cooks the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $44,370 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.