Food Preparation Workers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $34,140 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $20,030
90th percentile $42,850
Employed locally 2,010
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,030
    25th
    $26,650
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $42,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $38,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $37,990
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,520
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,830
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,210

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,080
    Waiters and Waitresses$31,610
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,900
    Bartenders$25,910
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Boise City, ID is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Boise City, ID is 0.2% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Boise City?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,030 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,650.