DOL Median (Colorado)
$27,040
vs National
+25.2%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,630
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,040
+25.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Colorado earns $27,040 in nominal terms, which is 25.2% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,630 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmies Pizza LLC | $35,000 | 1 |
| Thai Bistro | $29,120 | 6 |
| THE STATION RESTAURANT LLC | $29,120 | 3 |
| Krini LLC | $27,040 | 2 |
| Pizza Castle Inc. | $24,960 | 2 |
| Nung Real Thai Fusion Restaurant LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Lela Restaurant Inc. DBA Pho Real | N/A | 1 |
| NEW HAVEN RAMEN INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Food Preparation Workers
Riverside, CA · $39,000Hermosa Beach, CA · $37,440Lakewood, WA · $35,672Tacoma, WA · $35,672CERRITOS, CA · $35,000Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Colorado?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Colorado is $27,040 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Colorado earns 25.2% more than the national median of $21,600, or $25,630 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.