Colorado Median
$79,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $69,390
State Rank
#8 of 51
2,440 employed here
How much does a Food Service Manager make in Colorado?
Food Service Managers in Colorado take home a median of $79,870 annually — roughly $38.40 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $69,390.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $66,140 while the top 10% make $123,060 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,750 and $99,480 a year.
Food Service Manager salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,140 | $31.80 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $68,750 | $33.05 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,870 | $38.40 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,480 | $47.83 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,060 | $59.16 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Food Service Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Food Service Manager salary in other states
Washington $95,190Massachusetts $92,240Hawaii $87,800New York $84,200Rhode Island $82,850Alaska $82,030District of Columbia $81,680Minnesota $79,820California $78,260New Jersey $78,020Connecticut $77,990Vermont $77,910New Hampshire $77,360Delaware $74,430North Carolina $74,080Maryland $72,850Florida $72,790North Dakota $72,210Montana $72,140Indiana $71,430Virginia $71,230Maine $70,510Kentucky $70,410Kansas $70,320Arizona $70,180Idaho $70,140Utah $69,480Iowa $66,700South Carolina $66,190Missouri $65,520Nevada $65,320Georgia $65,280New Mexico $65,210Pennsylvania $64,750Tennessee $64,410Illinois $63,930Oklahoma $63,840Alabama $63,010Ohio $62,980Wyoming $62,610Oregon $62,110Wisconsin $61,810Louisiana $61,400Michigan $60,790Texas $60,770South Dakota $60,640Nebraska $60,450Mississippi $59,540Arkansas $55,120West Virginia $54,800
Working as a Food Service Manager in Colorado
Nationally, about 238,000 people work as Food Service Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($79,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Food Service Manager make in Colorado?
The median Food Service Manager salary in Colorado is $79,870 per year, or about $38.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,140 at the entry level to $123,060 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Food Service Managers about 15% more than the national median of $69,390. Colorado ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Food Service Managers?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $79,870 a year. About 2,440 Food Service Managers are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.