Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

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

Median annual salary $31,200 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $20,380
90th percentile $44,910
Employed locally 910
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,380
    25th
    $26,190
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $36,690
    90th
    $44,910

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,360
    Food Preparation Workers $28,600
    Bartenders $21,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southeast-Central Idaho is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 15.3% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,380 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,190.