Food Preparation Workers Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

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

Median annual salary $28,600 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.75
10th percentile $18,730
90th percentile $37,030
Employed locally 560
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,730
    25th
    $23,580
    50th (median)
    $28,600
    75th
    $35,020
    90th
    $37,030

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,360
    Bartenders $21,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Southeast-Central Idaho is $13.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 16.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,730 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,580.