salary$35,830 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,600per year
Jobs in the area4,890people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Boise City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 57.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Boise City, ID area is $35,830 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $16,970 and $64,600.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 57.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boise City, ID metro area.