Food Preparation Workers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Food Preparation Workers in Colorado earn a median salary of $38,203 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.6% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 11,260 food preparation workers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $33,460 to $41,490 depending on location.
$38,203
Avg median salary in Colorado
$41,490
Highest paying metro
$33,460
Lowest paying metro
11,260
Employed in Colorado
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $41,490 | $37,170 | $47,310 | 540 |
| Greeley, CO | $41,340 | $33,810 | $42,270 | 590 |
| Northwest Colorado | $40,220 | $35,360 | $47,170 | 690 |
| Denver, CO | $39,300 | $37,110 | $44,600 | 6,300 |
| Southwest Colorado | $38,390 | $35,450 | $45,860 | 520 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $38,240 | $35,970 | $43,180 | 680 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,630 | $33,780 | $42,000 | 1,060 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,140 | $31,350 | $37,850 | 300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,820 | $30,420 | $38,880 | 240 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $33,460 | $30,280 | $40,030 | 340 |