The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Pocatello, ID is $28,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,050.
Pay spans roughly $18,320 at the 10th percentile to $36,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.60 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as food preparation workers in Pocatello, ID.
| Median (annual) | $28,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.60 |
| 10th percentile | $18,320 |
| 90th percentile | $36,030 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.