Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwestern Idaho

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

Median annual salary $33,680 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.19
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $41,240
Employed locally 560
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $29,320
    50th (median)
    $33,680
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $41,240

    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

    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
    Food Preparation Workers$29,890
    Bartenders$21,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwestern Idaho is $16.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwestern Idaho is 7.6% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,320.