Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Idaho
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Idaho have a median of $28,940 a year, below the national $31,200 (−7%); the state ranks 29th of 51 states by median. That is 40% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Montana pay more (up to $37,710 in Washington) and Utah and Wyoming pay less (down to $27,860 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 25,810 fast food and counter workers, 30.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.21 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $9.68 | $10.94 | $13.91 | $15.96 | $17.47 | $13.76 | 25,810 | 30.10 | 1.21 |
| Annual | $20,130 | $22,760 | $28,940 | $33,210 | $36,330 | $28,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.32 | $15.00 | $17.34 | $20.51 | $15.46 | 3,854,050 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,840 | $27,700 | $31,200 | $36,070 | $42,650 | $32,150 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.21
- Jobs per 1,000
- 30.10
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
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for fast food and counter workers, 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 | $16.66 | $34,650 | $22,500 | $37,090 | 930 | 32.48 | 1.31 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $14.46 | $30,080 | $19,040 | $36,880 | 2,680 | 37.10 | 1.50 |
| Boise City, ID | $14.26 | $29,660 | $21,780 | $36,650 | 11,690 | 29.83 | 1.20 |
| Pocatello, ID | $13.88 | $28,870 | $20,030 | $34,150 | 1,380 | 36.07 | 1.46 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $13.85 | $28,810 | $20,650 | $35,250 | 1,760 | 35.01 | 1.41 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $13.79 | $28,680 | $18,930 | $35,790 | 2,610 | 31.90 | 1.29 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $13.47 | $28,010 | $22,070 | $35,150 | 2,020 | 30.30 | 1.22 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $13.70 | $28,500 | $18,060 | $34,820 | 2,530 | 26.22 | 1.06 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $13.57 | $28,220 | $18,040 | $35,990 | 2,230 | 29.67 | 1.20 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Fast Food and Counter Workers (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.
- 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.