Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $16.45 an hour ($34,220 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Idaho ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.45 | $27,980 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.45 | $34,220 |
| 75% of workers | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| 90% of workers | $18.85 | $39,210 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $34,510 | 470 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $33,750 | 130 |
| Idaho Falls | $31,250 | 60 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $30,050 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,440 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,600 |
| Dishwashers | $29,920 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,280 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,810 |
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