Food Servers Salary in Colorado
Food Servers in Colorado earn a median of $38,900 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,750
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,860; the top 10% earn over $51,440. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,270 median in Colorado
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42,500 median in Colorado
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,860 median in Colorado
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,790 median in Colorado
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,560 median in Colorado
- Cooks, Fast Food$36,900 median in Colorado
Food Servers pay in Colorado
How much do food servers make in Colorado?
The median is $38,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,860 and the top 10% earn over $51,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.