How much does a cook make in Idaho?
$35,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Idaho. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,330Median: $35,600Highest 10%: $45,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,330 | $13.62 | |
| 25th | $30,730 | $14.77 | |
| Median | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $45,550 | $21.90 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,650 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,500 |
| Logan, UT | $37,110 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,890 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,880 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $34,260 |
| Pocatello, ID | $33,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 35. North Carolina | $36,140 |
| 36. Indiana | $35,980 |
| 37. Iowa | $35,810 |
| 38. Idaho | $35,600 |
| 39. Tennessee | $35,570 |
| 40. Texas | $35,360 |
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $17.12 ($35,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $35,600 against $37,450 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Idaho rank for cook pay?
Idaho ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays cooks the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $37,650 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.