How much does a waiter and waitress make in Idaho?
$30,050a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Idaho. That is $14.45 an hour or $2,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.45
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,770Median: $30,050Highest 10%: $62,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,770 | $8.06 | |
| 25th | $18,040 | $8.67 | |
| Median | $30,050 | $14.45 | |
| 75th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $62,220 | $29.91 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $36,240 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,830 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $31,300 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,740 |
| Logan, UT | $30,350 |
| Pocatello, ID | $30,200 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $28,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 28. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 29. Utah | $31,150 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,890 |
| 31. Idaho | $30,050 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $29,670 |
| 33. Kentucky | $29,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $29,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $14.45 ($30,050 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $30,050 against $35,230 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Idaho rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Idaho ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $36,240 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.