How much does a cook make in Colorado?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Colorado. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,030Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $64,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,030 | $15.40 | |
| 25th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $64,840 | $31.17 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $44,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $32,630 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $32,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 4. Hawaii | $43,110 |
| 5. California | $42,930 |
| 6. Washington | $42,760 |
| 7. Colorado | $42,450 |
| 8. Connecticut | $42,450 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $42,450 |
| 10. New Jersey | $40,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $42,450 against $35,880 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cook pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cooks the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $44,200 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.