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BLSSalary

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Boulder, CO (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,670 employed

Annual Mean
$55,310
$26.59/hr
Annual Median
$49,870
$23.97/hr
Bottom 10%
$33,800
$16.25/hr
Top 10%
$80,920
$38.91/hr
Location vs National Average
Boulder, CO
$55,310
Difference
+38.1% vs US avg
US National
$40,060

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$33,800
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$35,360
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$49,870
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$71,880
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$80,920

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$34K

25th

$35K

Median

$50K

75th

$72K

90th

$81K

Boulder, CO has a moderate number of Waiters and Waitresses positions (approximately 2,670), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Boulder, CO, Waiters and Waitresses salaries range from $33,800 at the 10th percentile to $80,920 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $47,120 (94% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.