How much does a cook make in Idaho?
$36,440a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Idaho. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,470Median: $36,440Highest 10%: $47,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 25th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| Median | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 90th | $47,020 | $22.61 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,200 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,230 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,410 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $35,830 |
| Logan, UT | $35,210 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,940 |
| Pocatello, ID | $34,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. North Dakota | $36,470 |
| 33. Idaho | $36,440 |
| 34. Tennessee | $36,420 |
| 35. South Dakota | $36,220 |
| 36. Georgia | $35,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $17.52 ($36,440 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $36,440 against $37,390 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Idaho rank for cook pay?
Idaho ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays cooks the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $38,200 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.