How much does a cook make in Idaho Falls?
$30,170a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,514 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,680Median: $30,170Highest 10%: $34,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,680 | $8.50 | |
| 25th | $21,850 | $10.50 | |
| Median | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 90th | $34,170 | $16.43 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Lewiston, ID | $34,270 |
| Boise City, ID | $32,810 |
| Logan, UT | $30,500 |
| Pocatello, ID | $30,320 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,860 |
| Cook | $35,830 |
| Cook | $34,260 |
| Food Server | $31,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,740 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,490 |
| 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 $14.50 ($30,170 a year).
Do cooks make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $30,170 against $30,890 nationally, 2% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $31,070, so Idaho Falls pays 3% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for cook pay?
121 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,170 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.