How much does a waiter and waitress make in Idaho Falls?
$30,740a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $14.78 an hour or $2,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.78
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,580Median: $30,740Highest 10%: $59,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,580 | $7.97 | |
| 25th | $18,190 | $8.75 | |
| Median | $30,740 | $14.78 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $59,960 | $28.83 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Lewiston, ID | $36,240 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,830 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $31,300 |
| Logan, UT | $30,350 |
| Pocatello, ID | $30,200 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $28,710 |
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 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,490 |
| 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 waiter and waitress make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $14.78 ($30,740 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $30,740 against $35,230 nationally, 13% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $30,050, so Idaho Falls pays 2% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for waiter and waitress pay?
207 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,960 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.