Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

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

Median annual salary $29,460 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.16
10th percentile $16,890
90th percentile $57,540
Employed locally 1,280
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,890
    25th
    $17,450
    50th (median)
    $29,460
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $57,540

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,360
    Food Preparation Workers $28,600
    Bartenders $21,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southeast-Central Idaho is $14.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 12.7% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,890 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,450.