Food Preparation Workers Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Idaho
Food Preparation Workers in Idaho earn a median salary of $31,228 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 4,550 food preparation workers are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $28,280 to $35,210 depending on location.
$31,228
Avg median salary in Idaho
$35,210
Highest paying metro
$28,280
Lowest paying metro
4,550
Employed in Idaho
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inFood Preparation Workers salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $35,210 | $29,260 | $37,480 | 160 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $34,920 | $26,470 | $37,390 | 510 |
| Boise City, ID | $34,140 | $26,650 | $37,160 | 2,010 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $29,890 | $23,810 | $35,570 | 480 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $29,570 | $26,190 | $35,320 | 260 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $29,210 | $23,230 | $35,050 | 370 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $28,600 | $23,580 | $35,020 | 560 |
| Pocatello, ID | $28,280 | $23,460 | $32,300 | 200 |