Waiters and Waitresses pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $14.45 an hour ($30,050 a year). About 10,950 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Idaho ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.06 | $16,770 |
| 25% of workers | $8.67 | $18,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.45 | $30,050 |
| 75% of workers | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| 90% of workers | $29.91 | $62,220 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $36,240 | 310 |
| Boise City | $35,830 | 4,890 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $31,300 | 1,370 |
| Idaho Falls | $30,740 | 900 |
| Pocatello | $30,200 | 470 |
| Twin Falls | $28,710 | 630 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- 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: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Bartenders | $27,240 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,280 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,810 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,220 |
| Food Service Managers | $70,140 |
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