DOL Median (Colorado)
$29,060
vs National
+11.9%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,545
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$29,060
+11.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in Colorado earns $29,060 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% above the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,545 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JKS RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC | $29,120 | 1 |
| LIUZZI GOURMET FOOD MARKET, INC. | $29,000 | 1 |
| Ellington Pizza and Family Restaurant Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| Troy Food LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in Colorado?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Colorado is $29,060 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in Colorado earns 11.9% more than the national median of $25,979, or $27,545 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.