Waiters and Waitresses pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $21.57 an hour ($44,860 a year). About 40,680 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). Colorado ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| 25% of workers | $15.68 | $32,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.57 | $44,860 |
| 75% of workers | $31.91 | $66,360 |
| 90% of workers | $37.58 | $78,160 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $49,870 | 2,670 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47,360 | 2,740 |
| Greeley | $46,480 | 1,300 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,230 | 4,330 |
| Pueblo | $45,500 | 850 |
| Grand Junction | $43,730 | 1,020 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $39,650 | 20,750 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $50,550 |
| Bartenders | $38,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,960 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,790 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,900 |
| Food Service Managers | $79,870 |
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