SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO comes to $34,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $31,200 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO comes to $34,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $31,200 by 10.3%. Pay ranges from under $30,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $41,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,380 to $36,540.
The area has 11,470 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $37,070. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 480th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | −0.8% |
| 25th | $31,380 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,420 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $36,540 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $41,490 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $35,170 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $37,070 | 42,810 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $36,190 | 4,880 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $34,850 | 5,770 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $33,030 | 3,670 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $31,510 | 2,450 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $31,100 | 2,160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $34,420 buys what $33,385 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,385US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,420 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,940 to $41,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,470 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $37,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $34,420, or $16.55 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 $31,200, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 10.3% 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 Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $41,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,940 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 $37,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,470 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, 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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