How much does a food preparation worker make in Idaho Falls?
$30,490a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $14.66 an hour or $2,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.66
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,580Median: $30,490Highest 10%: $39,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,580 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| Median | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| 75th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 90th | $39,370 | $18.93 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,830 |
| Lewiston, ID | $35,780 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,340 |
| Logan, UT | $30,400 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $29,960 |
| Pocatello, ID | $29,290 |
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 |
| Cook | $30,170 |
| 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 food preparation worker make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $14.66 ($30,490 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $30,490 against $35,320 nationally, 14% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $31,510, so Idaho Falls pays 3% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for food preparation worker pay?
258 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,370 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.