How much does a cook make in Idaho Falls?
$34,260a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $16.47 an hour or $2,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.47
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 295 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,590Median: $34,260Highest 10%: $42,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| 25th | $30,380 | $14.61 | |
| Median | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 75th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 90th | $42,690 | $20.52 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,650 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,500 |
| Logan, UT | $37,110 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,890 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,880 |
| Pocatello, ID | $33,720 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,860 |
| Cook | $35,830 |
| Food Server | $31,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,740 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,490 |
| Cook | $30,170 |
| Dishwasher | $29,050 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,680 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,080 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $16.47 ($34,260 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $34,260 against $37,450 nationally, 9% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $35,600, so Idaho Falls pays 4% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for cook pay?
295 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,690 or more.
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.