Waiters and Waitresses pay in Colorado
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado is $42,629, based on 40,650 workers. Among the 41 states with published data, that ranks number 8. The BLS national median for the occupation is $35,230, so Colorado averages 21.0% above it.
Published data for Colorado currently covers the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area, with a local median wage of $39,650.
Cost of living for Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado
We compare 10 Colorado counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Denver County, CO leaves the largest yearly margin, $4,057. Gilpin County, CO leaves the smallest, $4,057. The median wage covers all four basics in 10 of the 10 counties.
Waiters and Waitresses in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Waiters and Waitresses are Washington ($54,839), Oregon ($50,502), New York ($47,178) and District of Columbia ($46,040).
Frequently asked questions: Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado
How much do Waiters and Waitresses earn in Colorado?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $42,629.
Which Colorado county is best for Waiters and Waitresses?
Denver County, CO leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($4,057). Arapahoe County, CO follows at $4,057.