How much does a cook make in Idaho?
$40,090a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Idaho. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,341 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.27
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,130Median: $40,090Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,130 | $11.12 | |
| 25th | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| Median | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 75th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 8. Connecticut | $42,450 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $42,450 |
| 10. New Jersey | $40,720 |
| 11. Idaho | $40,090 |
| 12. Vermont | $38,830 |
| 13. Oregon | $38,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $38,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $19.27 ($40,090 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $40,090 against $35,880 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Idaho rank for cook pay?
Idaho ranks 11 of 49 states.
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.