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Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Colorado

Cooks (Short Order) in Colorado earn a median of $42,450 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$42,450
vs. U.S. median
+18% ($35,880)
Rank among states
7 of 49
Jobs in the state
1,900

Pay range in Colorado

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,030; the top 10% earn over $64,840. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.

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Cooks (Short Order) pay in Colorado

How much do cooks (short order) make in Colorado?

The median is $42,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,030 and the top 10% earn over $64,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Colorado a good state for cooks (short order)?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+18% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses