Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Boise City, ID

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

Median annual salary $34,290 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 1,520
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $29,740
    50th (median)
    $34,290
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $45,560

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 41% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,990
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $44,190
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $37,440
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $37,380

    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 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Boise City, ID is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Boise City, ID is 5.9% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Boise City?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,740.