Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $31,170 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.99
10th percentile $24,030
90th percentile $39,570
Employed locally 360
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,030
    25th
    $26,610
    50th (median)
    $31,170
    75th
    $35,730
    90th
    $39,570

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 40% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 60% 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 Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,320
    Food Preparation Workers $29,210
    Bartenders $21,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Idaho Falls, ID is $14.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.53 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 14.5% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $24,030 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,610.