Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Idaho

Waiters and waitresses in Idaho earn the most in Lewiston (average $41,270 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($34,250), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the waiters and waitresses average at $35,320 and the median at $30,050 for 10,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,060.

Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Idaho

Lewiston$41,270
Boise$37,480
Coeur d'Alene$36,640
Idaho Falls$35,040
Twin Falls$34,400
Pocatello$34,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lewiston	$41,270	$36,240	$23,000	$34,261	91
Boise	$37,480	$35,830	$19,640	$31,417	98
Coeur d'Alene	$36,640	$31,300	$20,170	$30,787	98
Idaho Falls	$35,040	$30,740	$18,190	$29,586	94
Twin Falls	$34,400	$28,710	$17,720	$29,105	92
Pocatello	$34,250	$30,200	$17,720	$28,993	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.

Waiters and Waitresses salary in other states

Waiters and Waitresses salary by city and state

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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 35-3031.
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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