Food Preparation Workers salary
in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $26,120–$35,690
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #391 of 496
Food Preparation Workers in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $28,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 740 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,320 and 9% below the ID statewide median of $31,510. It ranks #391 of 496 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE740 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Food Preparation Workers pay in other ID metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,830 |
| Boise City, ID | $35,340 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,490 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $29,960 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $29,310 |
| Pocatello, ID | $29,290 |
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Questions
What is the average Food Preparation Workers salary in Southeast?
The BLS median is $28,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 740 jobs pay between $26,120 and $35,690. The 10th percentile is $20,800 and the 90th is $36,850.
Is Southeast a high-paying metro for Food Preparation Workers?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,320 and 9% below the ID statewide median of $31,510. It ranks #391 of 496 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Food Preparation Workers make an hour in Southeast?
About $13.74 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $28,570 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $12.56–$17.16 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.