Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,780 -20% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $82,950
Employed locally 50
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $40,680
    50th (median)
    $48,780
    75th
    $68,160
    90th
    $82,950

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,360
    Food Preparation Workers $28,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 20% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,680.