Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

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

Median annual salary $29,980 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $16,670
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 970
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,670
    25th
    $18,010
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $39,450
    90th
    $58,290

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 39% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $36,260
    Midland, MI $35,850
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $34,350

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050
    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
    Bartenders $21,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Idaho Falls, ID is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 11.2% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,670 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,010.