How much does a food server make in Colorado?
$38,900a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Colorado. That is $18.70 an hour or $3,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.70
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,860Median: $38,900Highest 10%: $51,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,860 | $15.32 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 75th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 90th | $51,440 | $24.73 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $39,850 |
| Boulder, CO | $38,930 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,900 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,860 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,690 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 1. New York | $39,370 |
| 2. California | $39,010 |
| 3. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 4. Washington | $38,870 |
| 5. Alaska | $38,090 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $37,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.70 ($38,900 a year).
Do food servers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $38,900 against $35,360 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for food server pay?
Colorado ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays food servers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $39,850 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.