The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Boulder, CO is $43,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,870.
Pay spans roughly $35,970 at the 10th percentile to $64,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.74 per hour. An estimated 860 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Boulder, CO.
| Median (annual) | $43,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.74 |
| 10th percentile | $35,970 |
| 90th percentile | $64,960 |
| Employment | 860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.