Cooks, Fast Food pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $14.94 an hour ($31,070 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($30,890). Idaho ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.95 | $18,620 |
| 25% of workers | $11.44 | $23,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.94 | $31,070 |
| 75% of workers | $16.12 | $33,540 |
| 90% of workers | $17.24 | $35,860 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $34,270 | 50 |
| Boise City | $32,810 | 660 |
| Pocatello | $30,320 | 80 |
| Idaho Falls | $30,170 | 170 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,940 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,440 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,600 |
| Bakers | $34,060 |
| Food Batchmakers | $49,570 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,030 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,120 |
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