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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$55,310
- Denver$51,870
- Greeley$51,600
- Fort Collins$50,800
- Pueblo$50,650
- Colorado Springs$49,910
- Grand Junction$49,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $55,310 | $49,870 | $35,360 | $44,896 | 105 |
| Denver | $51,870 | $39,650 | $33,770 | $42,284 | 106 |
| Greeley | $51,600 | $46,480 | $33,050 | $42,079 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $50,800 | $47,360 | $31,140 | $41,471 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $50,650 | $45,500 | $30,800 | $41,357 | 92 |
| Colorado Springs | $49,910 | $46,230 | $31,880 | $40,795 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $49,050 | $43,730 | $30,800 | $40,142 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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