Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Colorado earn a median salary of $39,422 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.2% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 9,490 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $36,980 to $43,150 depending on location.
$39,422
Avg median salary in Colorado
$43,150
Highest paying metro
$36,980
Lowest paying metro
9,490
Employed in Colorado
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $43,150 | $39,730 | $46,670 | 860 |
| Northwest Colorado | $43,070 | $36,730 | $49,880 | 370 |
| Denver, CO | $41,710 | $39,410 | $46,970 | 4,240 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $39,510 | $36,170 | $47,150 | 720 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $38,230 | $36,390 | $45,830 | 1,130 |
| Southwest Colorado | $38,220 | $35,010 | $44,520 | 530 |
| Greeley, CO | $38,170 | $34,500 | $41,830 | 430 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $37,900 | $35,720 | $40,180 | 280 |
| Pueblo, CO | $37,280 | $30,070 | $41,800 | 390 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $36,980 | $34,120 | $40,300 | 540 |