How much does a food service manager make in Boulder?
$84,820a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $40.78 an hour or $7,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.78
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 372
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,600Median: $84,820Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,600 | $32.50 | |
| 25th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| Median | $84,820 | $40.78 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.40 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food service managers.
| Denver, CO | $79,490 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,930 |
| Greeley, CO | $78,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $74,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,140 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $206,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $203,400 |
| Sales Manager | $201,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $199,600 |
| Financial Manager | $193,000 |
| Manager | $179,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,000 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $162,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $40.78 ($84,820 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $84,820 against $69,390 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $79,870, so Boulder pays 6% more.
Where does Boulder rank for food service manager pay?
14 of 372 metro areas with data.
How much does a food service manager make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.