Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

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

Median annual salary $31,360 -14% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $41,170
Employed locally 570
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $28,240
    50th (median)
    $31,360
    75th
    $36,690
    90th
    $41,170

    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 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
    Food Preparation Workers $28,600
    Bartenders $21,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southeast-Central Idaho is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 14% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,240.