Food Preparation Workers Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$38,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.73

per hour

Employment

12,080

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+10.3%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Colorado pays 10.3% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,964

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

57%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$30,800

25th

$34,690

Median

$38,960

75th

$44,740

90th

$49,000

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