How much does a food preparation worker make in Twin Falls?
$29,960a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Twin Falls, ID metro area. That is $14.40 an hour or $2,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.40
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 279 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,560Median: $29,960Highest 10%: $37,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,560 | $10.85 | |
| 25th | $27,370 | $13.16 | |
| Median | $29,960 | $14.40 | |
| 75th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $37,860 | $18.20 |
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 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,490 |
| Logan, UT | $30,400 |
| Pocatello, ID | $29,290 |
Related jobs in Twin Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,470 |
| Cook | $34,940 |
| Cook | $34,880 |
| Dishwasher | $29,190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,810 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $28,710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,450 |
| Bartender | $26,530 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Twin Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Twin Falls, ID metro area is $14.40 ($29,960 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Twin Falls than the national average?
No: $29,960 against $35,320 nationally, 15% less.
How does Twin Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $31,510, so Twin Falls pays 5% less.
Where does Twin Falls rank for food preparation worker pay?
279 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Twin Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,860 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.