Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Idaho
Chefs and Head Cooks in Idaho earn a median salary of $48,098 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.1% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 350 chefs and head cooks are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $41,080 to $51,710 depending on location.
$48,098
Avg median salary in Idaho
$51,710
Highest paying metro
$41,080
Lowest paying metro
350
Employed in Idaho
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $51,710 | $46,050 | $71,440 | 210 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $50,250 | $44,520 | $62,050 | 50 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $48,780 | $40,680 | $68,160 | 50 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $48,670 | $30,390 | $63,870 | 40 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $41,080 | $37,440 | $48,680 | — |