The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Boise City, ID is $34,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,800.
Pay spans roughly $27,230 at the 10th percentile to $45,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.48 per hour. An estimated 1,520 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Boise City, ID.
| Median (annual) | $34,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.48 |
| 10th percentile | $27,230 |
| 90th percentile | $45,560 |
| Employment | 1,520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.