Chefs and Head Cooks in Colorado
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Colorado | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $63,990 | $60,990 | +4.9% vs US |
| State Rank | #12 of 54 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 4,180 jobs | 182,320 jobs | 2.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,490 | $21.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,900 | $26.88 |
| Median | $63,990 | $30.76 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,590 | $36.82 |
| 90th Percentile | $90,480 | $43.50 |
