How much does a cook make in Colorado?
$43,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Colorado. That is $20.91 an hour or $3,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.91
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $43,490Highest 10%: $49,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 75th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $49,780 | $23.93 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $49,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 5. Indiana | $44,290 |
| 6. North Dakota | $44,190 |
| 7. Missouri | $43,990 |
| 8. Colorado | $43,490 |
| 9. New York | $43,000 |
| 10. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 11. California | $42,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $20.91 ($43,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $43,490 against $37,690 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cook pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 33 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cooks the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $49,780 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.