Waiters and Waitresses pay in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs (CO), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $22.23 an hour ($46,230 a year). About 4,330 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is 3% higher than the Colorado median ($44,860).
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Colorado Springs (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| 25% of workers | $15.33 | $31,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.23 | $46,230 |
| 75% of workers | $30.06 | $62,530 |
| 90% of workers | $37.60 | $78,220 |
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 (this page) | $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 Springs (CO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,390 |
| Bartenders | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,660 |
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