The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Idaho is $33,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,890.
Pay spans roughly $26,320 at the 10th percentile to $43,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.29 per hour. An estimated 3,950 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Idaho.
| Median (annual) | $33,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.29 |
| 10th percentile | $26,320 |
| 90th percentile | $43,820 |
| Employment | 3,950 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.