How much does a waiter and waitress make in Colorado?
$44,860a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Colorado. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $78,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $66,360 | $31.90 | |
| 90th | $78,160 | $37.58 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $49,870 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,360 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,480 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,230 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $43,730 |
| Denver, CO | $39,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,850 |
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $44,860 against $35,230 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Colorado rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $49,870 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.