Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Idaho
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Idaho earn a median salary of $33,424 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 3,920 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $31,170 to $36,660 depending on location.
$33,424
Avg median salary in Idaho
$36,660
Highest paying metro
$31,170
Lowest paying metro
3,920
Employed in Idaho
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inCooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $36,660 | $30,420 | $41,860 | 140 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,100 | $30,650 | $39,130 | 350 |
| Boise City, ID | $34,290 | $29,740 | $38,490 | 1,520 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $33,680 | $29,320 | $37,010 | 560 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $32,420 | $27,210 | $36,140 | 260 |
| Pocatello, ID | $31,710 | $27,530 | $36,980 | 160 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $31,360 | $28,240 | $36,690 | 570 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $31,170 | $26,610 | $35,730 | 360 |