SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Greeley
Greeley, CO · 6 metro areas compared
In Greeley, CO the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $35,840 a year, which is 16.0% higher than the national figure of $30,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greeley, CO the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food is $35,840 a year, which is 16.0% higher than the national figure of $30,890. Half of workers earn between $32,180 and $37,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,000 and the ninetieth at $38,220.
The area has 360 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Denver leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,530. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 351st of 364 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,000 | +0.4% |
| 25th | $32,180 | +4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,840 | +16.0% |
| 75th | $37,130 | +20.2% |
| 90th | $38,220 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $35,710 | +15.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $38,530 | 4,220 | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | $36,560 | 1,340 | |
| 3 | Boulder | $36,250 | 580 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $35,230 | 960 | |
| 5 | Pueblo | $34,180 | 340 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $33,980 | 310 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greeley run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $35,840 buys what $34,762 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,762US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,840 a year, 16.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,000 to $38,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 360 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $38,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Greeley, CO?
The median annual wage is $35,840, or $17.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $30,890, so pay in Greeley, CO is 16.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greeley, CO earns more than $38,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $38,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 360 jobs in this occupation in Greeley, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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