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How much does a food processing worker make in Colorado Springs?

$43,930a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.

Hourly
$21.12
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
24 of 150
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,880Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $49,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,880$18.21
25th$40,120$19.29
Median$43,930$21.12
75th$48,470$23.30
90th$49,200$23.65

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Boulder, CO$48,850
Denver, CO$47,750
Greeley, CO$46,240
Food Processing Worker salary in Colorado Food Processing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,110
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,680
Dental Laboratory Technician$68,230
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,970
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,470
Plant and System Operator$61,840
Machinist$57,510
Welder$55,270
Coating$52,180
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$51,590
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

Yes: $43,930 against $39,680 nationally, 11% more.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $46,930, so Colorado Springs pays 6% less.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for food processing worker pay?

24 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,200 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.