Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,990 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $47,110
90th percentile $91,610
Employed locally 590
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,110
    25th
    $56,310
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $88,730
    90th
    $91,610

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,450
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,290
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $54,910
    Bartenders $35,100
    Dishwashers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Colorado is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwest Colorado is 6.6% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $47,110 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,310.