How much does a cook make in Idaho?
$31,070a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Idaho. That is $14.94 an hour or $2,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.94
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,620Median: $31,070Highest 10%: $35,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,620 | $8.95 | |
| 25th | $23,790 | $11.44 | |
| Median | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| 75th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 90th | $35,860 | $17.24 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $34,270 |
| Boise City, ID | $32,810 |
| Logan, UT | $30,500 |
| Pocatello, ID | $30,320 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 20. New Jersey | $32,220 |
| 21. Delaware | $31,840 |
| 22. Utah | $31,800 |
| 23. Idaho | $31,070 |
| 24. South Dakota | $30,950 |
| 25. Nebraska | $30,430 |
| 26. North Dakota | $30,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $14.94 ($31,070 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $31,070 against $30,890 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Idaho rank for cook pay?
Idaho ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays cooks the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $34,270 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.