How much does a cook make in Idaho Falls?
$35,830a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $17.23 an hour or $2,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.23
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,410Median: $35,830Highest 10%: $46,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,410 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 75th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 90th | $46,580 | $22.39 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $38,200 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,230 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,410 |
| Logan, UT | $35,210 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $34,940 |
| Pocatello, ID | $34,920 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,860 |
| Cook | $34,260 |
| 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 $17.23 ($35,830 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $35,830 against $37,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $36,440, so Idaho Falls pays 2% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for cook pay?
212 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,580 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.