Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Twin Falls, ID

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

Median annual salary $32,420 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.59
10th percentile $24,130
90th percentile $44,890
Employed locally 260
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,130
    25th
    $27,210
    50th (median)
    $32,420
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $44,890

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 49% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 51% 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 Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,970
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,130
    Food Preparation Workers $29,570
    Dishwashers $26,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Twin Falls, ID is $15.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Twin Falls, ID is 11.1% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $24,130 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,210.