Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
SOC 51-3093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$48,980
per year in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Middle half
$46,890–$51,440
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
160
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Concentration
0.48×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$48,980
published median
United States
$41,590
17.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
12th
86 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Colorado ($46,900). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $48,980 median has purchasing power comparable to about $46,303 nationally. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO's BEA regional price parity is 105.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
$46,890$62,620
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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