Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Idaho
Ranked #30 of 51 · ID
4.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,970 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,440
Employment 8,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $25,470P25 $29,850 Median $36,440P75 $42,450P90 $47,020
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in Idaho earn between $25,470 and $47,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in Idaho is $36,970, about 4.5% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,200 | $39,760 | 1,010 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,230 | $38,110 | 3,700 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $36,410 | $37,330 | 220 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $35,830 | $35,680 | 650 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,940 | $35,660 | 450 |
| Pocatello, ID | $34,920 | $34,530 | 330 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $34,240 | $33,970 | 930 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $33,860 | $34,730 | 890 |