salary$35,920 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Pueblo, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,990per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Pueblo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,283 a month takes 42.9% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Pueblo, CO?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Pueblo, CO area is $35,920 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,220 and $44,990.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Pueblo?
Typical rent of $1,283 a month takes 42.9% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Pueblo, CO metro area.