Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $22.56 an hour ($46,930 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($39,680). Colorado ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| 25% of workers | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.56 | $46,930 |
| 75% of workers | $23.57 | $49,020 |
| 90% of workers | $25.01 | $52,030 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $48,850 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $47,750 | 240 |
| Greeley | $46,240 | 0 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $44,960 | 30 |
| Colorado Springs | $43,930 | 80 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $40,650 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,900 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $50,390 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $47,490 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $50,480 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $59,590 |
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