Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$41,600

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.00

per hour

Employment

30,600

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+11.3%

National: $37,390

Compared to the national median of $37,390, Colorado pays 11.3% MORE for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,469

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

53%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$34,590

25th

$36,930

Median

$41,600

75th

$45,740

90th

$49,650

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