First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Colorado — GUPPI +19.4%
What is the wage premium for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Colorado?
Colorado pays $50,550/year for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +19.4% significantly above the national employment-weighted average of $42,333. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +19.4%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Colorado ranks #4 of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay. National employment-weighted average: $42,333.
How this is calculatedState median
$50,550
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$42,333
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#4
of 51 states
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,400 | +40.3% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $57,170 | +35.0% |
| 3 | Connecticut | $52,940 | +25.1% |
| 4 | Colorado ← | $50,550 | +19.4% |
| 5 | Vermont | $49,820 | +17.7% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $49,710 | +17.4% |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,880 | +15.5% |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,420 | +14.4% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $48,400 | +14.3% |
| 10 | Delaware | $48,120 | +13.7% |
| 11 | Maine | $47,990 | +13.4% |
| 12 | New York | $47,190 | +11.5% |
| 13 | California | $46,980 | +11.0% |
| 14 | Oregon | $46,950 | +10.9% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $46,600 | +10.1% |
| 16 | Alaska | $46,570 | +10.0% |
| 17 | Virginia | $45,550 | +7.6% |
| 18 | Minnesota | $45,270 | +6.9% |
| 19 | North Carolina | $45,010 | +6.3% |
| 20 | Indiana | $44,880 | +6.0% |
| 21 | North Dakota | $44,720 | +5.6% |
| 22 | Florida | $44,470 | +5.0% |
| 23 | Montana | $44,010 | +4.0% |
| 24 | Nevada | $44,030 | +4.0% |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $43,050 | +1.7% |
| 26 | Maryland | $42,450 | +0.3% |
| 27 | South Dakota | $40,640 | −4.0% |
| 28 | Arizona | $40,550 | −4.2% |
| 29 | Tennessee | $40,500 | −4.3% |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $39,670 | −6.3% |
| 31 | Illinois | $39,470 | −6.8% |
| 32 | New Mexico | $39,310 | −7.1% |
| 33 | Nebraska | $39,230 | −7.3% |
| 34 | Iowa | $38,760 | −8.4% |
| 35 | Utah | $38,750 | −8.5% |
| 36 | Georgia | $38,600 | −8.8% |
| 37 | South Carolina | $38,520 | −9.0% |
| 38 | Kansas | $38,220 | −9.7% |
| 39 | Idaho | $38,190 | −9.8% |
| 40 | Michigan | $37,940 | −10.4% |
| 41 | Missouri | $37,400 | −11.7% |
| 42 | Ohio | $37,340 | −11.8% |
| 43 | Alabama | $37,110 | −12.3% |
| 44 | Wyoming | $36,820 | −13.0% |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,530 | −13.7% |
| 46 | Texas | $36,480 | −13.8% |
| 47 | Louisiana | $35,800 | −15.4% |
| 48 | Kentucky | $35,810 | −15.4% |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $35,420 | −16.3% |
| 50 | Arkansas | $33,800 | −20.2% |
| 51 | West Virginia | $33,070 | −21.9% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Colorado: $50,550 per year — 19.4% above the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers earn in Colorado?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Colorado is $50,550. This is the midpoint — half of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Colorado a high-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers?
- Colorado pays +19.4% significantly above the national employment-weighted average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (GUPPI +19.4%). Yes — employers in Colorado pay a meaningful premium for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Colorado?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Colorado: ($50,550 − $42,333) / $42,333 × 100 = +19.4%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Colorado compare to other states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?
- Colorado ranks #4 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +19.4%). Top-ranked state: Washington (GUPPI +40.3%, median $59,400).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations