How much does a food service manager make in Colorado?
$79,870a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Colorado. That is $38.40 an hour or $6,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.40
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,140Median: $79,870Highest 10%: $123,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| 25th | $68,750 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $79,870 | $38.40 | |
| 75th | $99,480 | $47.83 | |
| 90th | $123,100 | $59.16 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $84,820 |
| Denver, CO | $79,490 |
| Pueblo, CO | $79,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,930 |
| Greeley, CO | $78,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $74,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $82,850 |
| 6. Alaska | $82,030 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $81,680 |
| 8. Colorado | $79,870 |
| 9. Minnesota | $79,820 |
| 10. California | $78,260 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.40 ($79,870 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $79,870 against $69,390 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Colorado rank for food service manager pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays food service managers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $84,820 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.