How much does a cook make in Colorado?
$36,900a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Colorado. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,970Median: $36,900Highest 10%: $46,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,970 | $15.37 | |
| 25th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $46,610 | $22.41 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $38,530 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,560 |
| Boulder, CO | $36,250 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,840 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,230 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $33,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 6. Vermont | $38,230 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $17.74 ($36,900 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $36,900 against $30,890 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cook pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cooks the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $38,530 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.