How much does a food server make in Idaho?
$34,220a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Idaho. That is $16.45 an hour or $2,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.45
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,980Median: $34,220Highest 10%: $39,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 75th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 90th | $39,210 | $18.85 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $34,510 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $33,750 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $31,250 |
| Logan, UT | $26,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
| 29. Wyoming | $33,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $16.45 ($34,220 a year).
Do food servers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $34,220 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Idaho rank for food server pay?
Idaho ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays food servers the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $34,510 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.