How much does a food preparation worker make in Idaho?
$31,510a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Idaho. That is $15.15 an hour or $2,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.15
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,150Median: $31,510Highest 10%: $40,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,150 | $10.65 | |
| 25th | $27,530 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 75th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 90th | $40,260 | $19.36 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,830 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 31. Nevada | $33,460 |
| 32. New Mexico | $33,370 |
| 33. South Carolina | $32,180 |
| 34. Idaho | $31,510 |
| 35. Missouri | $31,510 |
| 36. Michigan | $31,180 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $30,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $15.15 ($31,510 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $31,510 against $35,320 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Idaho rank for food preparation worker pay?
Idaho ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays food preparation workers the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $36,830 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.