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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Idaho
- Lewiston$38,430
- Coeur d'Alene$37,990
- Boise$37,520
- Twin Falls$34,960
- Idaho Falls$34,580
- Pocatello$33,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $38,430 | $37,500 | $33,040 | $32,130 | 91 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $37,990 | $37,650 | $34,210 | $31,800 | 98 |
| Boise | $37,520 | $35,890 | $33,380 | $31,447 | 98 |
| Twin Falls | $34,960 | $34,880 | $29,890 | $29,526 | 92 |
| Idaho Falls | $34,580 | $34,260 | $30,380 | $29,241 | 94 |
| Pocatello | $33,430 | $33,720 | $29,690 | $28,377 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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