Food Preparation Workers Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $41,340 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $46,310
Employed locally 590
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $33,810
    50th (median)
    $41,340
    75th
    $42,270
    90th
    $46,310

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $40,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $39,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,300

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,840
    Waiters and Waitresses$33,150
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,950
    Bartenders$37,850
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Greeley, CO is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Greeley, CO is 20.8% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Greeley?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,810.