Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Cooks, Restaurant in Colorado earn a median salary of $37,915 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.9% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 33,890 cooks, restaurant are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $35,210 to $43,420 depending on location.
$37,915
Avg median salary in Colorado
$43,420
Highest paying metro
$35,210
Lowest paying metro
33,890
Employed in Colorado
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $43,420 | $37,670 | $45,700 | 17,090 |
| Boulder, CO | $41,390 | $36,970 | $46,220 | 2,650 |
| Northwest Colorado | $38,290 | $35,650 | $45,250 | 3,060 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $38,010 | $35,550 | $45,020 | 2,130 |
| Southwest Colorado | $37,540 | $35,530 | $44,090 | 1,860 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,040 | $35,130 | $43,220 | 3,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,430 | $31,240 | $42,760 | 1,250 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,100 | $31,580 | $38,640 | 640 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,720 | $31,720 | $38,270 | 740 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $35,210 | $30,740 | $37,030 | 670 |