DOL Median (Colorado)
$21,507
vs National
+7.5%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,386
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$21,507
+7.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado earns $21,507 in nominal terms, which is 7.5% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $20,386 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 |
|---|---|---|
| COLORFOOD MANAGEMENT CORP INC | $36,000 | 2 |
| YEONJU CORPORATION | $28,392 | 1 |
| MOrttel, Inc dba Oscars Bar Grille | $23,670 | 4 |
| FRASCA FOOD AND WINE INC | $19,344 | 1 |
| FIFE'N DRUM RESTAURANT & INN | $18,034 | 4 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Colorado?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Colorado is $21,507 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado earns 7.5% more than the national median of $20,000, or $20,386 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.