Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Idaho
Ranked #35 of 51 · ID
6.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,160 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,600
Employment 3,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,330P25 $30,730 Median $35,600P75 $39,010P90 $45,550
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Idaho earn between $28,330 and $45,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Idaho is $36,160, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,650 | $37,990 | 320 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,500 | $38,430 | 140 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,890 | $37,520 | 1,370 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $35,880 | $35,660 | 490 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $35,290 | $34,740 | 540 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,880 | $34,960 | 220 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $34,260 | $34,580 | 330 |
| Pocatello, ID | $33,720 | $33,430 | 190 |