Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $28,610 -17% vs national
Median hourly $13.75
10th percentile $20,690
90th percentile $34,040
Employed locally 50
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,690
    25th
    $24,680
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $33,800
    90th
    $34,040

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 37% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,120
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $35,990
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,420
    Midland, TX $33,780

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,320
    Food Preparation Workers $29,210
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Idaho Falls, ID is $13.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.95 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 17% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,690 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,680.