Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,080 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $54,370
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $41,080
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $54,370

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,800
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,680
    Bartenders $21,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwestern Idaho is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwestern Idaho is 32.6% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.