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Food Preparation Workers in Colorado earned a median of $38,960 a year ($18.73 an hour) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $35,320; 12,080 were employed there, ranking #4 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $38,960 | $35,320 |
| Mean annual wage | $40,210 | $35,290 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.73 | $16.98 |
| 10th percentile | $30,800 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $34,690 | $29,950 |
| 75th percentile | $44,740 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $49,000 | $45,340 |
| Employment | 12,080 | 893,600 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.203 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.73 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.