How much does a food preparation worker make in Colorado Springs?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,710Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $48,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 25th | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| 90th | $48,680 | $23.40 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Boulder, CO | $39,690 |
| Denver, CO | $39,470 |
| Greeley, CO | $39,150 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,240 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,620 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Server | $36,690 |
| Cook | $36,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $37,450 against $35,320 nationally, 6% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,960, so Colorado Springs pays 4% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for food preparation worker pay?
46 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,680 or more.
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.