Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado earn a median salary of $35,653 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.6% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 42,470 waiters and waitresses are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $32,880 to $45,330 depending on location.
$35,653
Avg median salary in Colorado
$45,330
Highest paying metro
$32,880
Lowest paying metro
42,470
Employed in Colorado
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $45,330 | $33,810 | $73,280 | 2,940 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,760 | $30,160 | $71,550 | 4,710 |
| Northwest Colorado | $36,450 | $29,990 | $74,220 | 4,220 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,370 | $29,990 | $64,420 | 1,090 |
| Southwest Colorado | $34,860 | $29,990 | $63,450 | 2,410 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $34,580 | $29,990 | $63,480 | 2,570 |
| Denver, CO | $33,870 | $30,750 | $56,950 | 21,130 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $33,280 | $29,990 | $51,580 | 1,130 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,150 | $29,990 | $72,350 | 1,360 |
| Pueblo, CO | $32,880 | $29,990 | $63,070 | 910 |