How much does a food preparation worker make in Coeur d'Alene?
$36,830a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,640Median: $36,830Highest 10%: $46,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,640 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 90th | $46,170 | $22.20 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Lewiston, ID | $35,780 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,340 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,490 |
| Logan, UT | $30,400 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $29,960 |
| Pocatello, ID | $29,290 |
Related jobs in Coeur d'Alene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,300 |
| Cook | $38,200 |
| Cook | $37,650 |
| Dishwasher | $33,890 |
| Food Server | $33,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $30,080 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,780 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Coeur d'Alene?
The median hourly pay in the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area is $17.71 ($36,830 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Coeur d'Alene than the national average?
Yes: $36,830 against $35,320 nationally, 4% more.
How does Coeur d'Alene compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $31,510, so Coeur d'Alene pays 17% more.
Where does Coeur d'Alene rank for food preparation worker pay?
64 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Coeur d'Alene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,170 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.