Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$42,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.43

per hour

Employment

9,440

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+13.5%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Colorado pays 13.5% MORE for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,323

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

52%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$36,290

25th

$38,450

Median

$42,500

75th

$47,920

90th

$50,990

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).