CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-3023

Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $35,440 +16% above national average (national: $30,480)
$36,000Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
78,720Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,440
$30,260
10th pct.
$42,600
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,260$14.55
25th percentile$31,740$15.26
50th percentile (median)$35,440$17.04
75th percentile$36,960$17.77
90th percentile (top earners)$42,600$20.48
Mean (average)$36,000$17.31

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $35,440
District of Columbia $38,240 +8%
California $37,010 +4%
Washington $36,820 +4%
New York $35,270 +0%
Massachusetts $35,060 -1%
Vermont $34,540 -3%
Alaska $34,430 -3%
Oregon $34,430 -3%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,550 8,710
Animal Caretakers $35,300 6,530
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,720 9,670
Cooks, Fast Food $35,140 9,560
Cashiers $35,760 55,700
Library Assistants, Clerical $35,090 630

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Colorado?

The mean fast food and counter workers salary in Colorado is $36,000 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,440 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Fast Food and Counter Workers in Colorado?

Entry-level fast food and counter workerss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $30,260 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,740 per year.

What is the highest Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $42,600 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,960 per year.

How does the Colorado Fast Food and Counter Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median fast food and counter workers salary in Colorado is $35,440, which is +16% above national average of $30,480.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes