Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $17.11 an hour ($35,600 a year). About 3,650 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($37,450). Idaho ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 25% of workers | $14.78 | $30,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 75% of workers | $18.75 | $39,010 |
| 90% of workers | $21.90 | $45,550 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $37,650 | 320 |
| Lewiston | $37,500 | 140 |
| Boise City | $35,890 | 1,370 |
| Twin Falls | $34,880 | 220 |
| Idaho Falls | $34,260 | 330 |
| Pocatello | $33,720 | 190 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,940 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Bakers | $34,060 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,070 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,140 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,000 |
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