First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Idaho
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Idaho have a median of $38,190 a year, below the national $44,080 (−13%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. That is 20% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana and Utah pay more (up to $59,400 in Washington) and Wyoming pays less (down to $36,820 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 7,440 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 8.68 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.10 is close to the national share.
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 | $13.36 | $16.91 | $18.36 | $23.00 | $29.28 | $20.39 | 7,440 | 8.68 | 1.10 |
| Annual | $27,790 | $35,170 | $38,190 | $47,840 | $60,900 | $42,400 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.10
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.68
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 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $18.89 | $39,300 | $27,950 | $69,230 | 810 | 11.17 | 1.42 |
| Boise City, ID | $18.68 | $38,860 | $28,740 | $62,010 | 3,210 | 8.20 | 1.04 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $18.42 | $38,320 | $30,310 | $61,860 | 240 | 8.50 | 1.08 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $17.84 | $37,110 | $29,520 | $57,840 | 580 | 8.68 | 1.10 |
| Pocatello, ID | $17.73 | $36,870 | $27,320 | $57,150 | 400 | 10.50 | 1.33 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $17.72 | $36,860 | $28,360 | $61,280 | 680 | 8.29 | 1.05 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $17.53 | $36,470 | $27,220 | $59,150 | 490 | 9.82 | 1.25 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17.81 | $37,040 | $26,190 | $62,770 | 800 | 8.33 | 1.06 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $17.67 | $36,750 | $25,290 | $58,240 | 770 | 10.30 | 1.31 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving 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.