How much does a waiter and waitress make in Boise City?
$35,830a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $17.23 an hour or $2,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,970Median: $35,830Highest 10%: $64,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,970 | $8.16 | |
| 25th | $19,640 | $9.44 | |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 75th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 90th | $64,600 | $31.06 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Lewiston, ID | $36,240 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $31,300 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,740 |
| Logan, UT | $30,350 |
| Pocatello, ID | $30,200 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $28,710 |
Related jobs in Boise City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,860 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $35,890 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,340 |
| Food Server | $34,510 |
| Dishwasher | $33,470 |
| Cook | $32,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,660 |
| Bartender | $28,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $17.23 ($35,830 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $35,830 against $35,230 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $30,050, so Boise City pays 19% more.
Where does Boise City rank for waiter and waitress pay?
136 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,600 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.