Food Preparation Workers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $28,280 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $18,320
90th percentile $36,030
Employed locally 200
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,320
    25th
    $23,460
    50th (median)
    $28,280
    75th
    $32,300
    90th
    $36,030

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 56% 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 Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,710
    Bartenders $21,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Pocatello, ID is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.43 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Pocatello, ID is 17.4% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,320 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,460.