Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Idaho
At $31,070 a year, the median for cooks, fast food in Idaho is close to the national median of $30,890 (+1%); Idaho ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. That is 35% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Utah pay more (up to $39,120 in Washington) and Wyoming and Montana pay less (down to $26,770 in Montana). Idaho employs 1,610 cooks, fast food, 1.88 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.45 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $8.95 | $11.44 | $14.94 | $16.12 | $17.24 | $13.97 | 1,610 | 1.88 | 0.45 |
| Annual | $18,620 | $23,790 | $31,070 | $33,540 | $35,860 | $29,060 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.86 | $13.11 | $14.85 | $17.92 | $20.63 | $15.57 | 641,070 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,580 | $27,260 | $30,890 | $37,260 | $42,910 | $32,390 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 49 states
- Location quotient
- 0.45
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for cooks, fast food, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $16.47 | $34,270 | $28,790 | $34,650 | 50 | 1.71 | 0.41 |
| Boise City, ID | $15.77 | $32,810 | $18,760 | $37,700 | 660 | 1.70 | 0.41 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $14.66 | $30,500 | $27,480 | $44,100 | 220 | 3.25 | 0.79 |
| Pocatello, ID | $14.58 | $30,320 | $17,510 | $32,530 | 80 | 1.98 | 0.48 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $14.50 | $30,170 | $17,680 | $34,170 | 170 | 2.03 | 0.49 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $14.77 | $30,710 | $17,840 | $32,820 | ** | ** | ** |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $12.87 | $26,780 | $17,840 | $32,450 | 290 | 3.00 | 0.73 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $14.94 | $31,070 | 1,610 | 0.45 |
| Montana | $12.87 | $26,770 | 820 | 0.39 |
| Nevada | $16.27 | $33,840 | 5,890 | 0.92 |
| Oregon | $18.21 | $37,880 | 4,300 | 0.53 |
| Utah | $15.29 | $31,800 | 4,400 | 0.61 |
| Washington | $18.81 | $39,120 | 9,020 | 0.62 |
| Wyoming | $13.92 | $28,950 | 890 | 0.77 |
See the national page for Cooks, Fast Food (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.