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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$41,960
- Denver$40,470
- Greeley$40,080
- Colorado Springs$39,300
- Fort Collins$37,800
- Grand Junction$36,850
- Pueblo$36,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $41,960 | $39,690 | $36,700 | $34,757 | 105 |
| Denver | $40,470 | $39,470 | $35,590 | $33,625 | 106 |
| Greeley | $40,080 | $39,150 | $34,540 | $33,329 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $39,300 | $37,450 | $34,060 | $32,737 | 101 |
| Fort Collins | $37,800 | $36,510 | $33,530 | $31,598 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $36,850 | $37,240 | $32,550 | $30,876 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $36,810 | $35,620 | $30,900 | $30,846 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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