Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northwestern Idaho

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

Median annual salary $30,570 -17% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $17,430
90th percentile $42,540
Employed locally 970
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,430
    25th
    $23,000
    50th (median)
    $30,570
    75th
    $35,940
    90th
    $42,540

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,680
    Food Preparation Workers $29,890
    Bartenders $21,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwestern Idaho is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.19 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northwestern Idaho is 17% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $17,430 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,000.