How much does a waiter and waitress make in Colorado Springs?
$46,230a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.23
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $46,230Highest 10%: $78,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 75th | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| 90th | $78,220 | $37.61 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Boulder, CO | $49,870 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,360 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,480 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $43,730 |
| Denver, CO | $39,650 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,450 |
| Food Server | $36,690 |
| Cook | $36,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $22.23 ($46,230 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $46,230 against $35,230 nationally, 31% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $44,860, so Colorado Springs pays 3% more.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for waiter and waitress pay?
34 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,220 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.