Food Preparation Workers Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $35,820 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $45,100
Employed locally 240
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $38,880
    90th
    $45,100

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 42% 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
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $40,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $39,360

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,280
    Cooks, Fast Food $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Pueblo, CO is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Pueblo, CO is 4.7% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.