Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $51,710 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $80,130
Employed locally 210
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $51,710
    75th
    $71,440
    90th
    $80,130

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 63% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,640
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $64,200
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $63,810
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,710

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,900
    Food Preparation Workers $34,140
    Bartenders $25,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Boise City, ID is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Boise City, ID is 15.2% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Boise City?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.