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Waiters and Waitresses in Idaho earned a median of $30,050 a year ($14.45 an hour) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $35,230; 10,950 were employed there, ranking #32 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $30,050 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $35,320 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.45 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $16,770 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $18,040 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $46,390 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $62,220 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 10,950 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 12.772 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:36 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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