Food Service Manager Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Food Service Managers in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$70,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $69,390
State Rank
#27 of 51
670 employed here

How much does a Food Service Manager make in Idaho?

A Food Service Manager working in Idaho earns a median salary of $70,140 per year, or about $33.72 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $69,390 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $43,110 while the top 10% make $105,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,000 and $92,630 a year.

Food Service Manager salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,110$20.73
25th percentile (early career)$55,000$26.44
50th percentile (median)$70,140$33.72
75th percentile (experienced)$92,630$44.53
90th percentile (top earners)$105,160$50.56

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Food Service Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$95,190
2Massachusetts$92,240
3Hawaii$87,800
4New York$84,200
5Rhode Island$82,850

Working as a Food Service Manager in Idaho

Nationally, about 238,000 people work as Food Service Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($70,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Service Manager make in Idaho?
The median Food Service Manager salary in Idaho is $70,140 per year, or about $33.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,110 at the entry level to $105,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Food Service Managers about 1% more than the national median of $69,390. Idaho ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Food Service Managers?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $70,140 a year. About 670 Food Service Managers are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.