Food Servers Salary in Idaho
Food Servers in Idaho earn a median of $34,220 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980; the top 10% earn over $39,210. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,940 median in Idaho
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,600 median in Idaho
- Waiters and Waitresses$30,050 median in Idaho
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,810 median in Idaho
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,560 median in Idaho
- Cooks, Fast Food$31,070 median in Idaho
Food Servers pay in Idaho
How much do food servers make in Idaho?
The median is $34,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,980 and the top 10% earn over $39,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.