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Food Service Managers Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food Service Managers make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,870
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.9% vs 2024
$89,350
Mean Salary
$79,870
Median Salary
$38.40
Hourly Rate
2,440 people work as Food Service Managers in Colorado
Food Service Managers salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food Service Managers in Colorado earn a median salary of $79,870 per year ($6,655/month).
This is 13.3% above the national average of $70,482.
Colorado ranks #8 out of 51 states for Food Service Managers pay.
Approximately 2,440 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries decreased by 2.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Food Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Management of Personnel Resources
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.62
Administration and Management
4.38
English Language
3.97
Personnel and Human Resources
3.84
Production and Processing
3.7
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(55.2% of workers)
Salaries for Food Service Managers in Colorado range from $66,140 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $123,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $68,750 and $99,480.
Median $79,870
P10: $66,140P25: $68,750P75: $99,480P90: $123,060
10th
$66,140
25th
$68,750
Median
$79,870
75th
$99,480
90th
$123,060
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$66,140
$31.80
$5,511
25th Percentile
$68,750
$33.05
$5,729
Median (50th)
$79,870
$38.40
$6,655
75th Percentile
$99,480
$47.83
$8,290
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$123,060
$59.16
$10,255
Note: The mean (average) salary of $89,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Food Service Managers make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Food Service Managers in Colorado is $79,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,350.
What is the salary range for a Food Service Managers in Colorado?
Salaries for Food Service Managers in Colorado range from $66,140 at the 10th percentile to $123,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $68,750 and $99,480.
What is the starting salary for a Food Service Managers in Colorado?
Entry-level Food Service Managers positions in Colorado typically start around $66,140 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $68,750 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food Service Managers in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,440 people are employed as Food Service Managers in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food Service Managers in Colorado is approximately $38.40 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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