DOL Median (Colorado)
$19,718
vs National
+17.6%
National: $16,765BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,690
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$19,718
+17.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$16,765
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Fast Food in Colorado earns $19,718 in nominal terms, which is 17.6% above the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,690 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MSHLEE, LLC | $22,900 | 1 |
| Sushi 1 Inc. | $19,718 | 1 |
| J&B, INC. | $17,514 | 1 |
| PLANET PIZZA ON MAIN LLC | N/A | 1 |
| MS Petroleum LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in Colorado?
The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Colorado is $19,718 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?
A Cooks, Fast Food in Colorado earns 17.6% more than the national median of $16,765, or $18,690 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.