How much does a food preparation worker make in Colorado?
$38,960a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Colorado. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $38,960Highest 10%: $49,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 90th | $49,000 | $23.56 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $39,690 |
| Denver, CO | $39,470 |
| Greeley, CO | $39,150 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,450 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,240 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 1. Washington | $40,910 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $39,600 |
| 3. California | $39,350 |
| 4. Colorado | $38,960 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $38,900 |
| 6. Hawaii | $38,160 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.73 ($38,960 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $38,960 against $35,320 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for food preparation worker pay?
Colorado ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays food preparation workers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $39,690 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.