Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Idaho
Waiters and Waitresses in Idaho earn a median of $30,050 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,950
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,770; the top 10% earn over $62,220. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,280 median in Idaho
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,360 median in Idaho
- Bartenders$27,240 median in Idaho
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,940 median in Idaho
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,220 median in Idaho
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,810 median in Idaho
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Idaho
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Idaho?
The median is $30,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,770 and the top 10% earn over $62,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.